07/25/1995 City CouncilApproved 8115195
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
JULY 2591995
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 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
Dave Earling, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Roger L. Myers, Councilmember,
Barbara Fahey, Councilmember
ABSENT
Michael Hall, Councilmember
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Tom Miller, Police Chief
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Charles Day, Accounting Manager
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Noel Miller, Public Works Superintendent
Gary McComas, Fire Marshal
Greg Ramsland, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Lynne Hann, Deputy City Clerk
Christine Laws, Recorder
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Myers pulled Item B, and Council President Petruzzi and Councilmember Kasper pulled
Item G, and Councilmember Kasper pulled Item E.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
PETRUZZI, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED. The agenda items passed are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #952590 THRU #953816 FOR WEEK OF JULY 17, 1995 IN
THE AMOUNT OF $438,209.55, AND PAYROLL WARRANTS #953728 THRU #954078 FOR THE
# PERIOD OF JULY 1 THRU JULY 15, 1995 IN THE AMOUNT OF $414,360.74
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t,A 1 m fo (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM JENNIFER C. NORTON
t4m4P (Amount Unknown)
Af (F) AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT SIX FOOT CYCLONE FENCE AT THE PUBLIC WORKS
Feti p vJ• CENTER FOR WATER/SEWER INVENTORY ITEMS ($2,380.40)
oR(H) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AN EXTENDED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
mA �+r& pm 61jf FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS CENTER OTIS ELEVATOR WITH OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY
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0��6q��� � (1) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH PENTEC ENVIRONMENTAL,
INC. FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OUTFALL EELGRASS MITIGATION PLAN
Po "ri 6 ($6,635)
Councilmember Myers pulled Item B because the minutes were just received this evening.
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FAHEY, TO
n, DEFER APPROVAL OF ITEM B UNTIL NEXT WEEK MOTION CARRIED. The item deferred
��F�p�R� is as follows:
'4f'ig� (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 18, 1995
Councilmember Kasper indicated he has erroneously pulled Item E believing it to be another issue.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEM 3ER NORDQUIST, TO
APPROVE ITEM E. The item approved is as follows:
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Ft S� fp (E) APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 3039 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8.48.500
IL 19& REGARDING PARKING AT FISHING PIER PARKING LOT
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Item G had been pulled for additional discussion of the issue of leasing versus purchasing of the police
vehicles. Greg Ramsland, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, advised there were no purchase monies available
in the B Fund. There was discussion of not wanting to put a $55,000 contingent liability on the City.
There was additional discussion of whether or not the lessor would be amenable to removing the residual
from the contract. It was believed this matter was to have additional analysis to be presented back to the
Finance Committee which had not yet been done. It was thought this matter should be deferred until Art
Housler returns. Council President Petruzzi indicated that if this matter does not come back with an option
to purchase, he will vote no.
COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FAHEY, TO
REMOVE THIS ITEM AND RETURN THE MATTER TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR
SE FURTHER REVIEW. MOTION CARRIED. The item to go before the Finance Committee is as
PR follows:
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(G) AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE SEVEN POLICE PATROL CARS FROM FINANCIAL
CONSULTANTS, INTERNATIONAL ($60,060)
Councilmembers Myers and Nordquist will get together with Staff prior to the next Finance Committee
meeting to discuss an agenda for what needs to be brought forth on this matter.
3. REPORT ON POLICE RE -ACCREDITATION
P° , �0►1 Police Chief Tom Miller reported on the status of Edmonds' re -accreditation by the Washington
A 6010 Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). Washington is one of 11 states that participate in the
voluntary accreditation program. The WASPC Accreditation Team reviewed the Edmonds Police
Department's policies and procedures, and the Department did exceptionally well. Accreditation is an
important issue for the community and the Council and Mayor because it is a conduit and formalization of
excellence of how they provide services to the community. Chief Miller has reviewed the final report, and
they will be going to the Executive Committee of WASPC in November for final committee hearings and
presentation of full reaccreditation.
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The Edmonds Police Department has set a benchmark for reaccreditation as a model to all others pursuing
accreditation or reaccreditation. Chief Miller believes the key to their success is the result of excellent
groundwork laid by Asst. Chief Hickok in 1990 (as Project Manager for the original accreditation
program) and Sgt. Greg Wean who took over as Accreditation Manager and has done an outstanding job.
He also commended the foresight of the Mayor and Council during the recent labor negotiations. Chief
Miller commented the entire staff of the organization is to be commended. Chief Miller is extremely
pleased with the results of the reaccreditation and thanked the Mayor and Council for their support.
Mayor Hall expressed pride and appreciation for the Edmonds Police Department.
JC 4. DISCUSSION ON PUBLIC SAFETY SPACE NEEDS
P 6fV Mayor Hall read into the record the following statement:
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�IPA6 5 "In the late fifties and early sixties, during the late Mayor Gordon Maxwell's administration, a few civic -
minded citizens realized the need for a new City Hall. The city of 8,016 persons had outgrown the
Carnegie Library which then housed the library, city hall, and jail. One of the citizens who spearheaded
the effort related to me that she did not approve of her daughters hearing the prisoners carrying on below
as they studied in the library. This mother and two other citizen activists began a concerted effort to
secure a site for a new facility. Condemnation proceedings were initiated on twelve residences located at
the present site. In 1960, a levy was passed the first time around. Design and construction contracts were
let, resulting in the building of the two present structures on campus. I am told that the Seattle World's
Fair closed on October 31, 1962, and the very next day, November 1, the brand new City Hall opened.
Twas considered the best thing that ever happened din Edmonds!
Now, some 30+ years later, the City of now 31,000 persons is experiencing the need for an updated City
Hall. The past administration recognized this fact and contracted a consulting firm to design a facility to
house all functions on the present site.
Shortly after my taking office, I renegotiated the consultant contract downward. Council approved. A
Space Needs Study Committee was appointed. Staff and Council submitted their projected needs. The
consulting firm proceeded on preliminary design plans.
During one presentation to City Council, a "guestimate" as to cost was given for this on -site facility. This
figure was considered in excess by Council, Mayor, and the Space Needs Committee. I asked staff to go
back to the drawing board. Cuts were made. Meanwhile, City Council decided to explore another option-
-the purchase of the Financial Center, which is due to close next month.
Tonight Public Safety needs will be discussed. The increased need for services and staff has seen the
dream City Hall of the `60's remodeled, remodeled, and remodeled, rendering it woefully inadequate for
day -today functions. Not only are the buildings not up to seismic code or satisfying of ADA
requirements, but due to reconfiguration internally, air flows have been impeded. Crowded spaces do not
afford privacy for the public when seeking services. Even in light of the fact that employee to citizen ratio
is one of the lowest of comparable cities, there is not enough room to work and serve the public. These
unsatisfactory conditions cannot continue to exist at City Hall in this otherwise most livable city.
Since first consideration of space needs, Fire Station #6 located at Five Corners has had to be vacated. It
was declared structurally unsafe after the last modest earthquake. Even a windstorm gave cause for
concern; the stability of the roof was questionable. Presently, the firefighters are housed in a mobile
home. This Five Corners site is too small to house an updated fire station. Consideration must be given
to another location which could also accommodate a fire training center. The center may well be a joint
venture with neighboring cities.
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Put this program all together, and it spells commitment. Commitment on the part of elected officials,
staff, and the citizens to prudently plan and build a City Hall to carry functions and services to the middle
of the next century. Let us strive to make this venture the best thing that happens in Edmonds!"
Council President Petruzzi requested that after Chief Springer's presentation, Council take about five
minutes to review a letter from Councilmember Fahey regarding a study of the material handed to Council
over the weekend.
Community Services Director Paul Mar introduced the subject and how it came about. He then provided
a more recent history. He indicated they had attempted to assemble everything that had been put on paper
on space needs since the most recent space needs study began in October 1992 with the Arai -Jackson
contract. He discussed how they arrived at the 66,000 square foot space need figure. Mr. Mar indicated
each of the departments will speak to their needs, and then additional needs will be discussed.
Police Chief Tom Miller said that the need for a new police station is critical. What was originally built
to accommodate 15 employees now is attempting to accommodate 52. Chief Miller went on to give a
detailed description of some of the problems being encountered. He talked about how of the three jail cells
in the facility, only one is used for inmates; the others have been converted to storage and evidence rooms.
He spoke of the contracts Edmonds has with Lynnwood, Snohomish County, and Island County, at a cost of
$200,000 per year for housing prisoners which Edmonds has no room to house. He pointed out that the
building was not built with seismic considerations. During the most recent earthquake, new cracks
appeared. The building is habitable but is not safe. He expressed concern for the safety of anyone inside.
The cleanup cost of the underground firing range is prohibitive. Chief Miller reported that six fires or
smokeouts had occurred from the lighting system. He additionally expressed concern for the lack of
separation in some cases between citizens and prisoners.
Court Administrator Joan Ferebee explained the court's office situation and the fact that they presently
need to carry boxes of materials necessary for the day's court session to the courtroom. She expressed
concern that the courtroom does not look like one. She feels that is a primary reason why the court and
judge do not receive respect. Ms. Ferebee feels they need to have an office large enough to house their
office facilities and storage, with a courtroom next door.
Fire Chief Mike Springer presented an Edmonds Fire Department history from 1904 and the changing
needs in training and equipment. With Chief McComas' assistance, the overhead was used to show the
response areas in relation to the fire stations, including the one purchased in the Esperance area effective
January 1996. He reaffirmed Chief Miller's comments concerning the police station. He went on to discuss
the fact that public facilities such as fire and police stations are emergency centers and should have high
safety standards. In discussing the downtown fire station, he said the ability of personnel and equipment
response to a potential earthquake or emergency need is the highest priority. He discussed the inadequate
heat and ventilation systems and reported they have documented increases in sick leave. He went on to
detail some of the things done to improve storage facilities, the library, and the training facility. The
training room is shared by fire and police as well as many other public meeting uses. Chief Springer then
discussed the way the City's fire rating is determined. There is not a decontamination area within the Fire
Department. He described the procedure being used. There are no locker rooms; multiple gender locker
rooms or restrooms; no ADA accessing throughout the building; there is no private area in which to discuss
various matters with the public. They are looking for a facility capable of housing the equipment and
facilities to house the employees and office workers. In fire administration, they are asking for equal points
in regard to fire administration officials' and employees' need for office and storage space. They tryto keep
the fire administration offices close to the other offices of the City and not necessarily in the fire station
itself.
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Community Services Director Paul Mar discussed the parking needs. He used the overhead to show the
boundaries of the BC zone and the relationship to City offices. One of the things wanted to be done was to
incorporate in this study a possible placeholder for structure parking if it would prove functionally feasible
in terms of the campus site. In summary, the numbers as shown on page 152 of the packet materials,
indicate there is no way to put additional parking on the existing site.
Mr. Mar summarized the presentation as follows: 1) There is not enough space; 2) the buildings on the
campus are seismically deficient; 3) Fire Station No. 7 is antiquated in terms of its capability to provide
service; 4) there is no separation of Staff, public, and clientele circulation; 5) the courtroom is remote from
records and staff, and 6) courtroom security is of utmost importance.
Mr. Mar opined that everyone is on the same track in terms of solution. The deal on the Financial Center is
close to closing which will take care of the non-public safety functions. The next step (Phase 2) is to build
a new public safety complex on the Civic Center site. The important key factors are:
1. It solves the functional needs of the public safety departments
2. Provide linkage between public safety facility and the Financial Center
3. Need to look at possibility of placeholder for public parking structure
4. Most importantly, if possible from a cost-effective perspective, that there can be future
expansion on the campus.
Mr. Mar says the next steps they see are to get a conceptual plan put together and put realistic, up-to-date
cost estimates on those so that Council can determine what the next steps are in terms of strategy in getting
the plan implemented.
Fire Chief Springer and Chief McComas discussed Fire Station No. 6 which is the Five Corners station
located at 8505 Bowdoin. Chief Springer described the history and present situation at this station as it
required the move of the firefighters out of the facility into a mobile home. There is not sufficient property
for the facilities. He then discussed some possible relocation scenarios. There is also a need for a training
facility. He explained what the facility would contain and the purpose for which it is used. Presently,
because of the conditions of the building, they do not practice the skills of laddering because there is not a
building in Edmonds they can ladder. Chief Springer then discussed the call ratio of mutual aid.
Firefighters presently must go for training outside of this jurisdiction. The other area of concern to Chief
Springer was the encumbering of money for replacement of fire apparatus. There is money put away for
vehicle replacement, but some of the vehicles are extremely expensive. In 1999 the old snorkel truck is due
to be replaced at a cost of approximately $1 million. There will have to be a significant increase in money
being earmarked (approximately $190,000) until 1999 to make that purchase.
Council President Petruzzi explained to the audience that this presentation of information was more for
public education than new information for the Council. He advised that the Council has been unanimous
on the fact that there is a need for a new public safety building(s) at the present site of City Hall. It is
mandatory. The basic core issues brought by the two Chiefs that the present police facilities are woefully
inadequate and that the facilities at Fire Station No. 7 must be addressed. The siting of a future parking
lot/building on the present Civic Center site is based on speculation of future needs. He asked for a recess
so that Council members could read Councilmember Fahey's report, after which Councihnember Fahey will
start off the discussions.
Mayor Hall called a five minute recess at 8:12 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
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Councilmember Fahey discussed in detail the various points she made in her memo. She suggested (1) Fire
administration should be located in the Financial Center building where there is more than adequate space;
(2) having already determined that Council chambers cannot be placed in the Financial Center for a variety
of reasons, it makes sense to combine the space needs of the court and the Council; (3) there are numerous
areas such as library space, public restrooms, lockers and showers, and gym/exercise space that have been
duplicated several times and could be combined; and (4) many cuts in space that were recommended when
downsizing was considered have now been reinstated. Some of those cuts will have to remain.
Councilmember Fahey believes this to be a do -able project if a combination of some of the space needs can
be worked through. She indicated there is a lot of room to look at the best ways to combine space needs
and minimal cutbacks and get us into a minimal ballpark that we need without jeopardizing too many of the
things that were originally called for in the first plan.
Council President Petruzzi stated he would like Council to focus on the public safety issues at the Civic
Center. He was not minimizing the situation at Fire Station No. 6. He acknowledged receipt of
correspondence from Chief Springer indicating that there was a need for $250,000 to replace everything as
there were several fixes. That does need to be addressed, and it will have to be replaced. Councilmember
Petruzzi does not want to make it part of this bond issue unless it can be agreed that the $250,000 will be a
total cost. He then discussed the training center facility which could also bring in substantial income to
assist in the support of the facility. His biggest concern with trying to roll a training center and a new fire
truck into the bond issue is that it may cause an opportunity for the bond to fail. This bond issue must not
fail; we must have a new public safety building. He reiterated his request for Council to focus on public
safety needs of police, Fire Station No. 7 and fire administration.
Councilmember Myers stated that he supports many of the statements Ms. Fahey made. He also does not
wish to see the training facility in this bond issue. He reiterated the common belief that the City needs a
public safety building and he does not want anything to jeopardize that. If an interlocal agreement can be
put together with others for the building of a training facility that can generate income towards its support,
that can be dealt with at a later time. He considers the pool facility next in line in his view.
Councilmember Earling asked Mr. Mar for clarification on some of the parking issues, especially
concerning page 197 regarding the scope of work on the third page of the document which eludes to a 150
car parking structure. He asked if that was related to the original Arai -Jackson report from 1993. Mr. Mar
called attention to page 18 discussing city needs. These were not meant to be for the City, but for a public
parking structure. Councilmember Earling then questioned the discussion of the training facility on page
211. He asked Mr. Mar to describe what other funding options were available in South County, other than
Edmonds issuing bonds. Mr. Mar said it could be done on either a capital contribution or user fee basis.
Chief Springer reported they tried for years to formulate a joint effort. With regard to potential income
generation, Chief Springer showed representative flyers for training courses being sponsored elsewhere that
could be done in Edmonds.
Councilmember Earling believes it critical to move forward on the issue but for Council to remain realistic
in its expectations of what the public will grant on a bond issue. He commented this is a do -able project
but will need some creativity. He also stressed the need for an orderly process so all can stay on track. Mr.
Earling thinks the $7 million is a realistic and accomplishable amount and hopes Council goes forward on
this.
Councilmember Myers questioned the May 20 memo from Capt. Schmitt on the location of Fire Station
No. 7. He wanted clarification that this is workable because the site they suggested is on 9th Avenue above
the Methodist Church. Chief Springer responded with figures and visuals of call areas. They were looking
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at an area where the fire station could be relocated and still stay within the capacity of the call load. They
were looking at how far they could get from the waterfront and maintain response time. Current usage of
property, future usage of property, call load and future call load led them to believe that an acceptable
location would be the current Civic Center site for Fire Station No. 7.
Councilmember Myers asked Chief Springer for confirmation that even though it is listed as a number two
choice, it would be acceptable to the Fire Department to have Fire Station 7 remain at the current Civic
Center site. Chief Springer responded that it is acceptable.
Councilmember Nordquist's basic concern involved Station No. 6. He discussed the $250,000 fix as a
third choice if something were done to this station. He asked Chief Springer to again explain his feelings
concerning Station No. 6. The bottom line of the response was that Chief Springer feels the relocation
would be the most cost-effective solution for servicing the City. Councilmember Nordquist also commented
on the concern over evidence, police equipment and storage. He feels our needs are very obvious.
Councilmember Nordquist agrees with Councilmember Earling that it is time to move forward.
Council President Petruzzi noted that on March 14 of this year the $250,000 figure was not put forth as a
minimal fix. It was then stated the minimum would be $80-100,000 with an extreme case replication fix of
$250,000. Something has to happen with Fire Station No. 6. He is concerned about wrapping the Fire
Station No. 6 issue into the bond unless the Fire Department is willing to get along with $250,000. If not,
it can be looked at in isolation for what can be done down the road. He does not want to get into anything
that will delay the bond any more. He expressed his opinion that right now there is united Council support
of a public safety bond issue in the amount of $7 million.
Councilmember Myers brought up the issue of sharing of space between fire and police. Chief Miller
provided more information on sharing including restroom and shower facilities. He indicated the rule of
thumb is 350 square feet needed per employee. He thinks there is a need to be concerned with the
anticipated needs for space for 75 employees. Chief Miller wants to plan for the future without having to
come back. Chief Springer responded if the facilities were joined together, there can be shared space. They
were originally looking at separate areas. If a lobby were to be split between fire and police, it could be
workable. With regard to locker and shower rooms, the fire department is looking to potential of disease or
contamination.
Councilmember Kasper requested that the following statement be included verbatim:
"I think the problem is largely around the fact we are trying to do too many things. I am not
convinced this fire consolidation issue is over yet. I think until Fire District 1 is fully consolidated,
we have to look at this thing from a standpoint - we got ourselves an administration building. I
think we have to build a police and a fire building, but we don't know where we are going to do it
positively. I think we have got to keep moving and I think we have to generate some money in the
$7 Million bond issue to take care of the fire needs and I would say the highest need at this point is
the loss of Fire Station 6. I don't think, as I said before, that all our buildings should be tom down.
I think they should be used as transition and there may be some other public use and maybe one of
them should go. But I think there is a lot of need in the City for a public building and public use
and those buildings are really not that bad. They are bad for full time use. That's what I don't
understand in this whole thing. Basically, I think for the $7 Million limit that we have set ourselves
- I think it is proper. I think we should build a police and fire department that fits our needs but
there could be some consolidation. Funding for 88,000 square feet is out of the question and
maybe even 66,000 square feet is out of the question, so I think that is where we have to back
down too. I still think if we had a Council -Manager form of government, it would be all over."
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Community Services Director Paul Mar requested an opportunity to clarify the calculation methodology in
determining the capital cost estimate. Using the overhead projector, Mr. Mar presented information on how
programmed area (net square feet) is converted to building area in order to ensure that all of the necessary
physical aspects of the space needs are accommodated. He indicated that this could add 10% to 40% to the
total space needs, depending on usage. Mr. Mar further stated that, using the Council generated document
as a starting point for programmed area and cost calculation methodology, the cost estimate to construct the
stated amount of programmed area is $8.4 Million.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING,
THAT COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE HIGHEST PRIORITY CAPITAL BOND
MEASURE FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS IS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS. MOTION
CARRIED.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCH MEMBER MYERS,
THAT BASED ON COUNCILS CONCURRENCE OF THESE HIGH PRIORITY PUBLIC
SAFETY NEEDS, COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO DEVELOP DEFINITIVE COST ESTIMATES
FOR THESE NEEDS, INCLUDING CONCERTED EFFORTS OF METHODS TO LESSEN THE
FINANCIAL BURDEN TO THE VOTERS, AND FURTHER INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO STAY
WITHIN THE $7 MILLION CAP DISCUSSED THIS EVENING. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST, THAT, RECOGNIZING THAT THIS COUNCIL CANNOT BIND FUTURE
COUNCILS BY ESTABLISHING A BALLOT DATE BEYOND YEAR END 1995, SUGGEST
THAT A WORK PLAN BE DEVELOPED THAT WOULD PUT THE PUBLIC SAFETY CAPITAL
BOND MEASURE ON THE EARLIEST REALISTIC BALLOT DATE IN 1996. MOTION
CARRIED.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FAHEY,
THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE EXTENSION TO
ARAI/JACKSON'S EXISTING SPACE NEEDS CONTRACT TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY
SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY PORTION OF THE CITY'S SPACE NEEDS
FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $28,000. THIS SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES CONCEPTUAL
PLANS AND COST ESTIMATES FOR A PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX ON THE CIVIC CENTER
CAMPUS WHICH IS TO INCLUDE FIRE STATION NO. 7. MOTION CARRIED.
Council President Petruzzi reminded the audience that the Mayor has put together a list of people to
participate on the Space Needs Committee. He also reiterated that Council is united on this issue.
Mayor Hall interjected that not 1 of the 12 individuals called to participate on the committee turned down
the opportunity. There will be additional time to interface with the committee. It was agreed that Council
as a whole should attend as many of these meetings as possible.
Mayor Hall next announced that following the return of Edmonds' students on July 31, the Hekinan
students will be coming to town from August 4-13. Mayor Hall indicated there was a shortage of host
families and encouraged anyone interested to call the Mayor's office.
5. UPDATE ON FINANCIAL CENTER ACQUISITION PROCESS
The discussion of this matter was incorporated into Agenda Item 4
The public being advised there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Ci URA M. , N YOR 9ANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
PLAZA MEETING ROOM - LIBRARY BUILDING
650 MAIN STREET
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
JULY 25, 1995
WORK MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. (5 Min.) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 18, 1995
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #952590 THRU #953816 FOR WEEK OF JULY 17, 1995 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $438,209.55, AND PAYROLL WARRANTS #953728 THRU #954078 FOR THE PERIOD
OF JULY 1 THRU JULY 15, 1995 IN THE AMOUNT OF $414,360.74
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM JENNIFER C. NORTON (Amount
Unknown)
(E) APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8.48.500
REGARDING PARKING AT FISHING PIER PARKING LOT
(F) AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT SIX FOOT CYCLONE FENCE AT THE PUBLIC WORKS CENTER
FOR WATER/SEWER INVENTORY ITEMS ($2,380.40)
(G) AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE SEVEN (7) POLICE PATROL CARS FROM FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS,
INTERNATIONAL ($60,060)
(H) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AN EXTENDED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
PUBLIC WORKS CENTER OTIS ELEVATOR WITH OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY
(I) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH PENTEC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OUTFALL EELGRASS MITIGATION PLAN ($6,635)
3. (10 Min.) REPORT ON POLICE RE -ACCREDITATION
4. (2 Hr. 40) DISCUSSION ON PUBLIC SAFETY SPACE NEEDS
5. (5 Min.) UPDATE ON FINANCIAL CENTER ACQUISITION PROCESS
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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
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