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06/27/2006 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES June 27, 2006 Following a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. for an Executive Session regarding a legal issue, the Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Haakenson in the Council Chambers, 250 5h Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute. ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Gary Haakenson, Mayor Deanna Dawson, Council President Michael Plunkett, Councilmember Richard Marin, Councilmember Peggy Pritchard Olson, Councilmember Dave Orvis, Councilmember Ron Wambolt, Councilmember ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Mauri Moore, Councilmember APPROVAL OF AGENDA STAFF PRESENT Tom Tomberg, Fire Chief Al Compaan, Assistant Police Chief Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director Brian McIntosh, Parks & Recreation Director Jennifer Gerend, Economic Development Dir. Noel Miller, Public Works Director Stephen Koho, Treatment Plant Manager Rich Lindsay, Parks Maintenance Manager Dave Gebert, City Engineer Frances Chapin, Cultural Services Manager Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst. Jeannie Dines, Recorder Councilmember Plunkett requested the addition of "Authorization to Obtain Quotes for the Meter A change to Rehabilitation Project" as Consent Agenda Item J. Agenda COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT, MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL Approve Mints Minutes (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 20, 2006. Approve Claim (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #88878 THROUGH #89041 FOR JUNE 22, 2006, IN Checks THE AMOUNT OF $957,908.50. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSITS AND CHECKS #43150 THROUGH 43240 IN THE AMOUNT OF $813,559.11 FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2006. Claim for I Damages (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM CONNIE KRISTOVICH (AMOUNT UNDETERMINED). Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 27, 2006 Page 1 Edmonds (E) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATION AND Crossing PROPOSALS FROM CONSULTANTS INTERESTED IN PROVIDING PROGRAM Multimodal MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE EDMONDS CROSSING MULTIMODAL AND FERRY TERMINAL PROJECT. Sewer Cleaner I Jet Truck (F) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TO REPLACE A SEWER CLEANER JET TRUCK. Edmonds (G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH Elementary Playground EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT #15 FOR EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Downtown Crosswalk Renovation (H) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN CROSSWALK RENOVATION PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT. 92nd Ave W & 234th sw (1) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 92ND AVENUE WEST /234TH Intersection STREET SW INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Meter A Rehabilitation (J) AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN QUOTES FOR THE METER A REHABILITATION PROJECT. Recreation & Parks Month 3. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH JULY 2006. Mayor Haakenson read a Proclamation in honor of Recreation and Parks Month, July 2006 and presented the proclamation to Parks & Recreation Director Brian McIntosh. Mr. McIntosh introduced several staff members at the Frances Anderson Center including Sally Lider, Environmental Education Coordinator; Todd Court and Tammy Bayliss, Recreation Coordinators; Kris Gillespie, Cultural Services Assistant; Francis Chapin, Cultural Services Manager; Renee McRae, Recreation Services Manager; and Rich Lindsay, Park Maintenance Manager. Mr. McIntosh recognized Tammy Bayliss for her selection as the 2006 Program Services Section outstanding professional, explaining she was selected out of 200 Parks & Recreation professionals throughout the state and was also the Chair of the Section this year. Mr. McIntosh announced Francis Chapin was the incoming President of the Washington State Arts Alliance. Nancy McDonald, Edmonds Police Foundation, explained the Police Foundation had been involved with parks and recreation for several years particularly on the skate park. She recognized Renee McRae, Brian McIntosh and Rich Lindsay for their efforts with regard to the skate park. She also recognized the young people on the skate park team, remarking the grantor was very impressed with their presentations. She announced Starbucks provided a $15,000 grant for the skate park. Mr. McIntosh explained the Police Foundation began the skate park project with a $4,500 donation and continued to seek grants for the project. He advised construction on the skate park would begin after the Taste of Edmonds. Ducll Eamity 4. RECOGNITION OF ARTWORK DONATION TO THE CITY BY THE DUELL FAMILY Artwork D °nation Cultural Services Manager Francis Chapin explained the City's public art collection was funded primarily through the Percentage for Art ordinance and occasionally the City received private donations of funding and /or artwork. She explained acceptance of artwork donations required they go through a defined Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 27, 2006 Page 2 process. She recognized a recent donation to the City that the Arts Commission was pleased to accept, a donation of a sculpture "Of Sea and Life" from the family of Howard and Virginia Duell. She explained the 1963 etched brass sculpture was originally commissioned for a fountain outside the Ballard library. When the library was demolished, the artwork was returned to the artist and the Duell family offered to donate the sculpture to the City's public art collection. She explained the sculpture was composed of several groupings of fish that would be installed inside and outside City Hall. She explained Howard Duell was an award - winning northwest artist and long time Edmonds resident, early member of Northwest Designer Craftsmen, one of the first instructors hired by Edmonds Community College, a teacher in the Edmonds Community College Arts Department for many years, a volunteer in installation and juried shows of the Edmonds Arts Festival, worked with the artist in fabricating the original copper fountain at 5th & Main, and worked with students in 1976 to create a bicentennial sculpture honoring Neil Armstrong located outside the Fire Station. Mayor Haakenson expressed the City's appreciation to Howard and Virginia Duell for the donation. Virginia Duell commented the original fountain, entitled "Sea Creatures," was intended to have fish around the sculpture. She remarked the fish had now finally arrived in downtown Edmonds. Arts 5. Commission Annual Report Mary Monfort, Chair, Edmonds Art Commission, commented this was the 30th year of the Edmonds Art Commission. They continued to fulfill their mission, "to ensure that arts are integral to Edmonds' quality of life, economic vitality and central identity." She highlighted accomplishments in 2005 which included installation and dedication of the "You Are Here" artwork on the City Hall exterior, creation of a new art walking brochure in collaboration with Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to facilitate an art and history tour, development of a new maintenance schedule funded by Percentage for Arts, and presentation of the 16th season of Concerts in the Park, 1 lth season of Family Concerts and 20th Write on the Sound Writer's Conference. us crell7ui10 1LyyC 17►` 1milly� ►`ialy.10-,IN Ell 711I1►1iNXIII7' rs .,[a7//1m.,IIyanpreill"121011rog Ms. Monfort advised 2005 was the last Winter Performing Arts performance; the Commission plans to work in collaboration with the Edmonds Center for the Arts on similar performances in the future. The Commission continues to provide arts assistance via the Lodging Tax to local arts organizations who provide events and programs that bring visitors to Edmonds. She recognized the many sponsors of the arts in the local community who provide support for Summer Concerts in the Park, Family Concerts, and Write on the Sound. She recognized the Commission's partners including Edmonds Community College, Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, and Edmonds School District. She also thanked the City Council for their inspiration and support for arts in Edmonds. Ms. Monfort introduced Art Commissioners present in the audience, Joyceanna Chaudiere, Pam Harold, Julie Long, Todd Timmcke, and Joanna Goff. She also recognized staff who support the Commission — Cultural Services Manager Francis Chapin and Cultural Services Assistant Kris Gillespie. Arts Commissioner Julie Long explained this was the 16th year the Edmonds Arts Commission had conducted its annual literary and performing arts scholarship competition and $2,750 was awarded to two talented and deserving Edmonds high school seniors. The funds for the scholarship come from Arts Commission program revenues and the Arts Commission also accepts contributions to its scholarship program. The two criteria for participating in the scholarship competition are, 1) the student must be a resident of Edmonds, and 2) the student must be planning a career in performing or literary arts. Ms. Long announced the two scholarship winners - $750 to Lindsey Evans, a dancer and recent graduate of Meadowdale High School, who plans to attend the University of Colorado where she will further Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 27, 2006 Page 3 develop her dance skills; and $2,000 to Dillon Smith, a recent graduate of Edmonds - Woodway High School. She described Mr. Smith's performance with the jazz band throughout high school, selection as lead trumpet in the 2006 Gibson Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensemble, and participation in the 2006 All State Jazz Ensemble. The scholarship committee was impressed with Mr. Smith's skill and versatility for jazz and classical music as well as his confidence in performing. The scholarship committee found Mr. Smith demonstrated a passion for music and the discipline required to accomplish his goals as well as a clear focus on a career in the arts. Ms. Long introduced Dillon Smith who introduced his mother, Cami Smith. Mr. Smith thanked the Commission for the scholarship and expressed his appreciation to be a part of Edmonds due to their support of the arts. He also thanked the Edmonds School District for their dedication to arts education . that brought him and many others a positive learning experience. He described places throughout the City he has played including the Edmonds Saturday Market, Edmonds Jazz Connection, Edmonds Waterfront Festival, and local restaurants. He invited the public to watch his trio play at the Starbucks grand opening on June 28. He thanked his family for their support, the Arts Commission for the youth scholarship program and the Edmonds - Woodway High School music department. 6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Edmonds Night Nancy McDonald, Edmonds Police Foundation, invited the Council to attend the upcoming Edmonds Out - July 27 Night Out event on July 27 at 5:00 p.m. at the Frances Anderson Center Fields. She explained Edmonds Night Out was a fun, free, community event that promotes safety and awareness in Edmonds. This was the third year the Edmonds Police Foundation had presented the event, which is patterned after National Night Out that was previously sponsored by the Edmonds Police Department. She emphasized the event was free and would include expertly prepared food, music, a variety of entertainment, safety and awareness features including the Police Department, Fire Department, Homeland Security, State Patrol, Red Cross, ESCA and many nonprofit groups in Snohomish County who wanted to share information. She asked the Council to consider a donation of $2,000 to assist with the event. Council President Dawson suggested in the future the Police Foundation make this request as part of the budget process. Council President Dawson advised the funding request would be added to the July 18 agenda, anticipating the Council would continue to fund the event. Edmonds Natalie Shippen, Edmonds, thanked the Council for the report provided by Community Services Crossing Director Stephen Clifton regarding phasing and project costs for Edmonds Crossing. She reviewed the answers to the questions she posed previously. First, how much would Snohomish County voters be asked to contribute to a new terminal; the amount was $123,400,000. With regard to what portion of a terminal that amount would purchase, she relayed it was described as two slips, one overhead facility, all holding lanes, and minimal facilities east of the railroad tracks. She noted no breakwater was mentioned, commenting it appeared there would actually be one slip at the Edmonds Crossing site and continued use of one slip at the old ferry terminal for backup. She concluded for an indefinite time, two terminals would be maintained in Edmonds. With regard to total cost of a complete terminal, she relayed the cost was $167.1 million, commenting it was unlikely the phased approach would be utilized due to the necessity for two terminals. She estimated the cost to be $167.1 million plus $2 million per biennium would equate to a total cost in 2012 -2017 of $177.1 million. With regard to what tax and at what rate Snohomish County voters would be asked to approve, she relayed it would be a 0.1% sales and use tax, 0.8% motor vehicle excise tax and $700 million in tolls for the SR 520 bridge replacement project. With regard to how much money Snohomish County voters would be asked to contribute, she relayed the amount was $123.4 million. She posed an additional question asking how RTID calculated the $123.4 amount. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 27, 2006 Page 4 Ralph Adams, Edmonds, commented as population density increased so did the number of barking dogs. He commented on the friction between neighbors created by chronically barking dogs and unworkable anti - barking laws that forced residents to attempt to resolve issues themselves. He suggested the City find a way to improve enforcement of barking laws. Councilmember Plunkett suggested Mr. Adams forward any comments /suggestions to Council President Dawson for consideration by the Public Safety Committee. Public Safety 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PUBLIC SAFETY STRATEGIC Strategic Plan ELEMENT OF THE 2006 UPDATE TO THE 2004 EDMONDS MISSION /VISION /VALUES AND STRATEGIC PLAN. Councilmember Marin recalled approximately a year ago, it was suggested the Strategic Action Plan developed by the Council at a retreat be updated to include more specifics with regard to objectives so that it could be used in future budget deliberations. Fire Chief Tom Tomberg and Police Chief David Stern developed public safety goals in the format of the Strategic Plan. He relayed the Public Safety Committee's recommendation that the Council adopt the proposed update. Council President Dawson highlighted additional changes identified in an email from Chief Tomberg. In the vision section, adding, "a community that believes in and provides comprehensive public safety services," and in the section regarding development of the City, adding "a goal of insuring the community is safe to live in, work in and visit." Council President Dawson expressed support for the update to the Strategic Plan, commenting the Plan contained a number of tasks for the City to undertake in conjunction with the Police and Fire Departments. She commented on the importance of ensuring public safety was a top priority in planning and budgeting. COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OLSON, THAT THE COUNCIL ADOPT THE PARAGRAPHS THAT DESCRIBE THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPONENT OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN AND ADOPT THEM AS AN UPDATE TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN. Councilmember Plunkett expressed his support for the motion, explaining this action was not just the addition of a plan into the Comprehensive Plan; the inclusion of items in the Comprehensive Plan was direction for future Council policy. He cited the performing arts center as a project that was included in the Comprehensive Plan that assisted in maintaining the City's focus on that project. Councilmember Wambolt commented there may be items in the Strategic Plan that will need to be included in the budget. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. i.�M EW13 Y.YKl]►I Our 191121 r Mayor Haakenson advised the budget process began today. As the Council would not be meeting in the next few weeks, he wished the public a happy 4th of July and encouraged everyone to attend the parade, fireworks and other 4th of July events. 9. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS ON OUTSIDE COMMITTEE /BOARD MEETINGS Council President Dawson asked whether Mayor Haakenson planned to select a Councilmember to serve on the budget team. Mayor Haakenson answered he would but that process was approximately three months away. He noted this year's budget would be a 2 -year budget. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 27, 2006 Page 5 Council President Dawson reported she had hoped to be able to report on a substantial State grant request SnoCom to fund the interconnect between SnoCom and SnoPak dispatch but she had not yet been notified. She offered to email Councilmembers when she learned the results of the grant. She reported SnoCom was considering changes to their E911 distribution. She announced she had removed herself from the SnoCom Board as a representative to the E911committee as she was serving as Snohomish County's representative and had appointed Bob Crandall, Mill Creek, to take her place. Council President Dawson reported Councilmembers Olson and Marin and she attended a joint meeting Joint of the Snohomish County Cities and Towns organization with Snohomish County morrow where Snohomish �' `b' t y County Governor Gregoire spoke about growth in the State and particularly in Snohomish County. Council Tomorrow and President Dawson relayed a comment by Governor Gregoire regarding seeing international businesses Cities and Towns Meeting such as Starbucks and Microsoft in China, and her suggestion that Washington think of itself as in competition not with other states but with other nations. She also remarked on the how integral Snohomish County was to the success of the state. Council President Dawson commented it was also a good opportunity to speak with other Councilmembers about growth facing the region. port Councilmember Wambolt reported on June 12 the Port reviewed the results for 2005, a year in which they commission lost $72,000 on operations but their net assets increased by $2.4 million to $28 million. High fuel prices resulted in a 26% decrease in fuel sales although their net income was over budget. The Port was provided an update regarding the use of biodiesel. In response to suggestions that the Port increase their holiday decorations, the Port sought proposals from organizations to provide increased lighting and decorations. Due to the high cost, the Port agreed to continue decorating but not to enhance the decorations. The Waterfront Festival was very successful; the Port estimated that attendance had increased by 10,000 over the previous year. At their June 26 meeting, the Port had an Executive Session before and after the meeting as well as reviewed the administrative authority given to the Executive Director, and reviewed and rejected a proposed color scheme for Harbor Square. Harbor square Councilmember Wambolt reported the Harbor Square Redevelopment Committee, comprised of Mayor Redevelopment Haakenson, Development Services Director Duane Bowman, Community Services Director Stephen Committee Clifton, Port Executive Director Chris Keuss, and Port Commissioner Bruce Farris, met last week and agreed the group needed to develop a vision for Harbor Square and the old Safeway property before talking with the property owners. The group plans to meet June 29 to discuss the vision and then schedule a meeting with the private property owners. wRSA s Councilmember Orvis reported on the WRIA 8 meeting where they approved their budget. The meeting also included discussion regarding how much of the King County Conservation District funding should go to monitoring versus projects and it was agreed to maintain the current ratio. There was also discussion regarding eliminating a provision in the Interlocal Agreement that required a city who left WRIA 8 to pay all back dues before joining again. Due to the difficulty of getting a quorum at meetings, it was agreed to create active and non - active members with decisions made by a majority of active members. Members became inactive after missing three meetings but could become active by attending a meeting. District aciaties Councilmember Olson deferred her report on the PFD'S activities to the report given by the Edmonds Center for the Arts Executive Director Joe Mclalwain at the last Council meeting. She advised the SeaShore Transportation Forum was scheduled to meet tomorrow. She reported on the "Get Moving" Get Moving" event at the Lynnwood High School athletic fields, a countywide effort to get kids to do 30 minutes of Event exercise a day during the summer. She recognized Recreation Services Manager Renee McRae for her efforts at the event. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 27, 2006 Page 6 Community Technology Councilmember Olson reported the Community Technology Advisory Committee would be meeting on Advisory Committee Thursday, June 29 in the Brackett Room to provide an update on the WiFi project. Sound Transit Councilmember Marin advised he serves on the Sound Transit Board, the Finance Committee and their Board Central Link Oversight Committee. He described being in the tunnel a few days ago and watching several sections of the liner be fitted 1400 feet into the tunnel opposite the former Rainier Brewery building. He also was atop the gantry where the pre -cast concrete sections were being lifted into place near the airport. He remarked the project was making exciting progress. He reported until now the only view of the trains has been an artist's rendering, he has now seen a video of the first car in operation on the track and the first car would be delivered in October/November. Councilmember Marin reported at their July 13 meeting, the Sound Transit Board would decide on funding for the ballot measure. He advised current funding options include 0.3 cents to extend light rail to Northgate, 0.4 cents to reach Mountlake Terrace, or 0.5 cents to reach Lynnwood during the ST2 period. He supported the 0.5 cent option. Puget sound Councilmember Marin reported on Planning Manager Rob Chave's and his visit with Dr. Abbott of the Regional Puget Sound Regional. Council (PSRC), who indicated although PSRC planned to select a preferred council alternative from the four alternatives, they would not pick one to be regionally exclusive as they recognized population increases would occur throughout the four alternatives. He relayed that PSRC did not plan to levy specific targets of growth. sn finish Councilmember Marin relayed a comment by Everett Councilmember Bob Overstreet, one of the Tomorrow originators of Snohomish County Tomorrow, regarding how Snohomish County Tomorrow evolved, comparing it to the view from a hot air balloon. He also relayed that it was best for responsible elected officials to recognize that changes would occur and to manage that evolution. Mayor Haakenson asked when the airport connection would be completed and when Edmonds residents would be able to use that line. Councilmember Marin answered by the end of 2009 the line would operate from near the Paramount Theater to the airport. The next phase was the University to Northgate. If the 0.5 cent funding was approved in the Sound Transit ballot measure, the system could reach Lynnwood by 2027. He advised Edmonds residents would need to take a bus to the location near the Paramount and transfer to the system in order to reach the airport. Councilmember Wambolt reported Councilmember Olson joined the Harbor Square Redevelopment Committee. With regard to the update to PSRC's 2020 plan, he noted after scanning the CD of the plan, he recognized the mammoth job Planning Manager Rob Chave had to analyze the data. 10. ADJOURN With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 27, 2006 Page 7