08/15/2006 City CouncilAugust 15, 2006
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Haakenson in the Council
Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Gary Haakenson, Mayor
Peggy Pritchard Olson, Council President
Pro Tem
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Richard Marin, Councilmember
Mauri Moore, Councilmember
Dave Orvis, Councilmember
Ron Wambolt, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Deanna Dawson, Council President
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Tom Tomberg, Fire Chief
David Stern, Chief of Police
Duane Bowman, Development Services Director
Dan Clements, Administrative Services Director
Noel Miller, Public Works Director
Kathleen Junglov, Asst. Admin. Services Dir.
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Dave Gebert, City Engineer
Debi Humann, Human Resources Manager
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE, FOR
APPROAVL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda
items approved are as follows:
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(A)
ROLL CALL
Approve 8 /1/06
Minutes
(B)
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 2006.
Approve Claim
(C)
APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #89813 THROUGH #90000 FOR AUGUST 3, 2006, IN
Checks
THE AMOUNT OF $327,426.05. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSITS AND
CHECKS #43497 THROUGH #43612 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 16 THROUGH JULY
31, 2006, IN THE AMOUNT OF $834,161.10.
Claims for
Damages
(D)
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM LYDIA VINCENT
($3,430.26), KARL MORRISON ($79.95), JEFFREY S. TOMLINSON ($87.64), AND
ROBIN DECOTEAU (AMOUNT UNDETERMINED).
Electrical
Improvements
(E)
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO THE
Project
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BROWN & CALDWELL FOR THE
ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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English Appeal
(F) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT REGARDING AN APPEAL OF THE HEARING
21100 Shell
EXAMINER DECISION REGARDING THE DISCONTINUATION OF A DUPLEX USE
Valley Rd.
IN A SINGLE FAMILY ZONE. THE SITE IS LOCATED AT 21100 SHELL VALLEY
ROAD AND IS ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -8, PRD- 1 -75).
APPELLANT: WILLIAM L. ENGLISH / FILE NOS. AP -05 -122 AND AP- 06 -15.
100th Ave. W
Stabilization
(G) ACCEPTANCE OF STATUTORY WARRANTY DEED FROM RACHEL L.
Project
ALEXANDER FOR PROPERTY PURCHASED FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE 100TH AVENUE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY
STABILIZATION PROJECT.
Ord# 3602
Definition of
(H) ORDINANCE NO. 3602 - AMENDING THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Setbacks
CODE RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF SIDE SETBACK ECDC 21.90.050,
STREET SETBACK ECDC 21.90.140, AND REAR YARD SETBACK ECDC 21.85.020,
K -9 Vehicle
AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BE EFFECTIVE.
Ord# 3603
(I) AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL K -9 VEHICLE.
Amend 2006
Budget
(J) ORDINANCE NO. 3603 - MID YEAR 2006 BUDGET AMENDING ORDINANCE.
Storm Water
New Account
(K) STORM WATER NEW ACCOUNT BILLINGS.
Billings
3.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION BY SUSAN BAUER AND STEPHEN BERNHEIlVI
Edmonds
Register of
TO DETERMINE THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE AUGUST JOHNSON HOUSE FOR PLACEMENT
Historic Places
ON THE EDMONDS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THE SITE IS LOCATED AT 216 4TH
AVENUE NORTH AND IS ZONED COMMUNTY BUSINESS (BC). (FILE NO. HP- 06 -54)
Planning Manager Rob Chave advised the Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and
recommended the City Council find the August Johnson House eligible for placement on the Edmonds
Register of Historic Places. He explained in order for the property to be listed, the applicant would need
to submit a letter requesting placement on the Edmonds Register. Once the applicant had indicated their
interest in being placed on the register, staff would return with an ordinance listing the property.
Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the public hearing. There were no members
of the public present who wished to provide testimony and Mayor Haakenson closed the public hearing
and remanded the matter to Council for action.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT,
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FIND THE AUGUST JOHNSON HOUSE MEETS THE CRITERIA
CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 20.45.010 ECDC, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND STAFF TO
EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTATION AS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM THE CITY COUNCIL'S
APPROVAL OF THE SITE FOR LISTING ON THE EDMONDS REGISTER OF HISTORIC
PLACES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Non- 4. PRESENTATION OF THE NEWLY PROPOSED "NON- REPRESENTED COMPENSATION"
Represented (NRC) POLICY.
Compensation
Policy
Human Resources Manager Debi Humann explained prior to the L -5 salary policy, the City did not have a
comprehensive salary policy for non - represented employees. She described problems discovered in
administering the L -5 policy since 2000. First, the L -5 policy is based on comparable jobs in other cities;
however, staff has found there are no comparable jobs for approximately half the non- represented
employees. Second, the L -5 policy bases its entire valuation on positions in the outside marketplace and
does not have an internal valuation component. This is problematic for the employees whose job
duties /descriptions have not changed but whose salary has been lowered in the outside marketplace. She
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commented this sent a message to the employee that they were not valued. Third, the L -5 policy is very
time intensive as it requires Human Resources staff to survey 20 cities comparing 41 positions, often
taking 2 -3 months to complete the survey.
After identifying the major issues with L -5, the challenge was to create a new and better compensation.
program. Several options were considered and discarded as they created more problems than solutions.
She compared the proposed Non - Represented Compensation (NRC) Policy with the L -5 policy. With
regard to the difficulty finding comparables for 41 positions using the L -5 methodology, the new
compensation plan requires comparables for only two positions — the highest paid position in the non-
represented range (currently the Police or Fire Chief) and the lowest paid position (currently the Human
Resources Assistant). Second, in the L -5 policy, the value of each position is based on the outside
marketplace; the NRC Policy employs a banding methodology that bands /groups positions based on like
responsibility levels. Third, the new system of surveying only two positions dramatically reduces the
amount of staff time to perform surveys.
Ms. Humann explained under L -5 all non - represented positions have individual standing in the
marketplace and surveys determine individual salary ranges for each position. Under NRC, eight bands,
A -H, were established and non - represented positions grouped in the band using criteria such as minimum
qualifications and education as well as job responsibilities and function. Placement of each non-
represented position into the bands was reviewed by all Directors and non - represented staff had an
opportunity to review the policy at an informational meeting and provide feedback. In addition to the
above criteria, consideration was given to the fact that two unions have various premium pays in addition
to base wages and that all unions now have longevity pay.
Ms. Humann described how the salary ranges were established for each band, explaining bands were
established based on responsibility level, education, and minimum qualifications. Once the bands were
established, the positions in each band were ranked from the highest salary to the lowest, the minimum
and maximum dollar amounts for the highest and lowest positions average to find the midpoint and then a
percentage was added to both sides of the midpoint resulting in a 50% bandwidth. Each non - represented
position was then placed within the appropriate band. The bands were then equally spaced between Band
A, the highest, and Band H, the lowest, which resulted in approximately a 13.4% spread between bands.
With regard to how increases would be addressed, she explained non - represented employees were
typically eligible for two increases during the year, cost of living adjustment (COLA) and a merit
increase. She explained as part of the budget process, each band would be eligible for a COLA on an
annual basis when approved by the Council. Any employee not at the maximum of their band would also
be eligible for a merit increase based on performance. The L -5 policy used a 0 -5% merit based formula;
the NCR uses a 0 -3% formula — 1% meets standards, 2% commendable, and 3% distinguished. For
exceptional meritorious performance over and above distinguished, the Directors may petition to the
Mayor for additional compensation. The Mayor has the authority to award a merit increase up to a
maximum of 5 %.
Next, Ms. Humann described the appeal process, explaining an employee may bring compensation issues
to their supervisor and/or Department Director. If the issue is valid, it may be appealed to the Mayor. If
an adjustment is warranted, the position may be moved. No other appeal process is available.
She summarized the proposed NCR Policy would reduce the number of surveys from 41 to 2, includes
benchmarking to the outside marketplace, each bandwidth is approximately 50% between maximum and
minimum for consistent equity within each band group, COLA if approved by Council will be applied to
each band on an annual basis, merit increases of 0 -3% may be awarded based on performance, and at no
point will employees be allowed to exceed band maximums.
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Councilmember Wambolt commented he was provided this presentation at the Finance Committee and
did not recommend approval by the City Council due to his concern with the large increase for most
positions in each band with the exception of the top position. For example in Band A, the current range
maximum for the Development Services Director would increase from $118,000 per year to $131,000.
He asked whether there was any survey information to justify the proposed pay scales. He noted the
proposed increases were inconsistent with private industry where salary increases were approximately 3%
per year. Ms. Humann explained in determining which positions went into each band, consideration was
given to how to place them such as considering minimum qualifications, job responsibilities, etc. She
clarified a placement of a position in a certain band did not mean their salary would increase to the
maximum. The merit system had actually been lowered which provided a braking mechanism and
prevented an employee's salary from increasing more than the annual COLA and merit increase. She
pointed out the issue of compression, now that all unions have longevity pay, there is the potential that
represented employees' salary could exceed their manager or supervisor.
Councilmember Wambolt asked how many employees were currently at the range maximum. Ms.
Humann answered she did not have that information available but estimated 33 -50 %. She explained
under L -5, an employee at the range maximum did not receive a COLA; under NCR, an employee who
was at the maximum would still receive a COLA.
Councilmember Wambolt recalled there had been discussion regarding hiring a consultant to perform a
comprehensive salary survey. Ms. Humann responded several cities who had done that found it of little
assistance due to the difficulty in comparing job titles. She noted the City's job responsibilities were
customized due to staffing levels and unless a weighting system was used to compensate for those
differences, a salary survey would be of little assistance. Councilmember Wambolt commented it was
possible to find positions where the primary job responsibilities were similar and the differences were not
significant enough to affect compensation.
Councilmember Orvis pointed out salary increases affected not only the annual budget but also future
years. He asked whether any projections had been done with regard to the affect the new salary policy
would have on long term projections. Ms. Humann answered no, although the policy had been reviewed
by Administrative Services Director Dan Clements. She reiterated there was a braking mechanism with
the reduction of the merit increase from 0 -5% to 0 -3 %. Councilmember Orvis pointed out the merit
increase was up to 3% in addition to a COLA. Ms. Humann pointed out the majority of the non -
represented positions were marketable, therefore it was unlikely the salaries would decrease in the outside
marketplace.
Councilmember Orvis inquired about the methodology of setting the maximum based on two bands. Ms.
Humann explained when there was a wide range of salaries in a band, a 50% bandwidth was required to
accommodate all the salaries.
Councilmember Orvis asked about the process for an employee who felt they were not in the right band.
Ms. Humann referred to the appeal process included in the NCR Policy. She anticipated there would be
some employees who questioned the band; however, the gap between the bands was intended to reduce
the number of appeals. An employee would need to prove why they believed they were in the wrong
band.
Councilmember Olson commented one of the reasons a new compensation policy was developed was
because so many non - represented employees were unhappy and felt they were being compared to jobs
that did not match their job description. She noted in some salaries if a city hired anew person, the range
could decrease. The NCR Policy was the best solution and could be tweaked as necessary. Ms. Humann
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agreed there was no magic in developing a compensation plan. The City's non - represented employees
comprised a very wide variety of positions and developing a compensation plan that fit them all was a
significant feat.
Councilmember Wambolt asked why there were only eight bands. Ms. Humann answered when staff was
reviewing how to separate employees, they discovered eight bands was a logical number to break
positions by responsibility and minimum qualifications. The goal was a significant enough break
between bands to ensure positions were placed in the appropriate band; the closer the bands are, the easier
it is for employees to think they were misplaced. In reviewing the bands with the Mayor and the
Directors, the bands seemed to be a logical break. Councilmember Wambolt commented in private
industry he was accustomed to dealing with 35 -40 salary ranges. Ms. Humann noted there were only 41
non - represented positions; having 35 -40 salary ranges would be similar to L -5.
Councilmember Wambolt referred to the comment that if a city hired a new person, the range could
decrease. He recalled in private industry salary surveys were done on salary ranges not the specific
employee's salary. Ms. Humann answered that issue was more significant when a position had been
eliminated, reduced in status in another city, or was vacant. For example, the City of Bothell was 1 -2 in
the L -5 survey in past years. In 2004 Bothell determined their salaries were too high and eliminated merit
increases which had a significant impact on the L -5 survey. She pointed out the difficulty of explaining
to an employee who was performing the same job duties that their salary range was decreasing.
Councilmember Wambolt pointed out the city had never lowered salaries. Ms. Humann explained
lowering the range had the net affect of lowering salaries as it limited an employee's ability to proceed
higher in the range. For example an employee near the top of their L -5 range whose salary range was
decreased would not qualify for a merit increase.
Responding to Councilmember Moore's question, Ms. Humann answered staffing was not used as a
criteria, only responsibility level, tasks /functions, and minimum qualifications. She noted L -5 also did
not consider staffing, primarily because Edmonds had such minimal staffing compared to other cities.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OLSON, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED NON - REPRESENTED COMPENSATION POLICY.
Councilmember Orvis advised he would not support the motion, primarily because he wanted to see long
term projections on any change to the salary structure because of the major impact salaries had on the
General Fund. He recalled serving on the Comprehensive Human Resources Committee when there was
a classification system, which he found similar to the proposed bands. He recalled under that system
many employees asked to be moved into a higher classification, justifying it by market forces such as
similar positions in other cities. He summarized that was not a very good system and led to the
development of the L -5 policy to ensure salaries remained within reasonable ranges. He viewed the NCR
as a high risk plan from the standpoint of a taxpayer due to basing the salary range on the maximum of
two ranges. He preferred a comprehensive policy that included more data in setting the structure. He
acknowledged there were significant administrative issues associated with L -5 but was not ready to
abandon that plan, suggesting as an option L -5 plus COLA wherein the L -5 survey would be done in
certain years and a COLA in the years between.
Councilmember Plunkett expressed disappointment that the Finance Committee was divided on the
policy, preferring they work on the policy and reach agreement before forwarding it to the Council. He
concurred with the concerns raised by Councilmembers Orvis and Wambolt.
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Councilmember Moore advised she would not support the motion, expressing interest in long term
projections.
COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE, TO
REFER THE NON - REPRESENTED COMPENSATION PLAN BACK TO THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE.
Councilmember Marin emphasized that while the Council had some questions and wanted further
information, they valued the City's employees and were likely to proceed with the policy with additional
modifications.
MOTION CARRIED (4 -2), COUNCILMEMBERS OLSON AND MARIN OPPOSED.
Mayor Haakenson requested Councilmember Orvis and Wambolt submit their questions in writing for the
Finance Committee. Councilmember Moore requested financial projections. Councilmember Plunkett
suggested Councilmembers who did not support this policy suggest alternatives.
Councilmember Olson asked whether referring the NCR Policy back to the Finance Committee would
result in staff proceeding with the L -5 survey. Mayor Haakenson answered staff was in the middle of the
2007 -2008 budget and would need to make a decision very soon whether to use L -5 and proceed with the
survey. He advised the financial projections were readily available; it may be more difficult to address
the issues Councilmember Wambolt raised. He pointed out it was difficult to develop a non - represented
employee compensation plan and welcomed suggestions with regard to the proposed policy.
Councilmember Moore clarified she did not have any alternatives to offer, she only wanted information
on the long term impact it would have on the budget.
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
t -93�; Pun Rebecca Wolfe, Edmonds, advised she was one of many people who worked very hard to get I -937 on
commissioner the ballot. She was working for a candidate who was very supportive of I -937 and then learned
Positi °° Councilmember Plunkett was also running for PUD Commissioner. She questioned whether
Councilmember Plunkett could retain his seat on the Council if he was elected as a PUD Commissioner.
Mayor Haakenson advised the Council had not taken a position on I -937. With regard to whether
Councilmember Plunkett planned to retain his seat on the Council, Mayor Haakenson suggested she direct
that question to Councilmember Plunkett personally.
Restaurant Terry Lengfelder, Edmonds, expressed concern with the noxious odors created by the Shell Creek
odors from restaurant from smoking food, a daily occurrence that begins at approximately 4:00 p.m. and continues
smoking Food into the evening. He commented on their difficulty using their deck or having their windows open due to
the smoke. He suggested the City regulate the smoke via the use of a scrubber or filter or requiring a
change in the type of fuel that was used.
Restaurant Shirley Botwinious, Edmonds, an employee of Country Cove, expressed concern with the smoke
Odors from
Smoking Food created b y an en e sore. conta cted Shell Creek Grill d Wine that enters the She had tted the Fire Department and
the Clean Air Agency without result. She commented the smoke bothered her allergies and because the
store did not have air conditioning and the doors were often open during warm weather, the smoke also
affected customers. She relayed information that the cause of the smoke was the restaurant's use of apple
wood.
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ew Ferry Natalie Shippen, Edmonds, explained the reason the City Council was asking Snohomish County voters
Terminal to fund construction of a new ferry terminal was because the Washington State Ferries (WSF) would not
fund it. She advised of her plans to tell the Council a "ferry tale" over the coming year about Pt.
Edwards, entitled "A Ferry Terminal Farce." She explained she would have to rely on reports that were at
least ten years old because no new information had been produced since the four studies done in 1992-
1996 that addressed the old alignment. She pointed out due to the lack of new information, voters, the
press and the City Council had no new information. She requested when the City hired a consultant they
be asked to prepare a thorough update complete with text, diagrams, and renderings particularly of the
terminal layout, the approach road from Pine, the retaining wall, the bridge, the access lanes from the
railroad tracks to the pier; as well as cost tables by broad category and specifics within the categories.
Failure to Roger Hertrich, Edmonds, stated that because the August 1 minutes did not contain specifics with
Applyeor regard to the City's failure to apply for grants, he reiterated after purchasing an old house on the
Gratis waterfront, the Parks Director failed to apply for a $500,000 grant to replace the REST funds used for that
purchase and the Engineering Department failed to submit an application for SAFETEA -LU funds. Next,
with regard to temporary buildings, he disagreed with staff's determination that fabric over a pipe frame
that served the purpose of a tent constituted either a permanent or temporary building. He then advised
Brian Harding, Edmonds School District, submitted a revised Environmental Checklist for the Edmonds
Edmonds Elementary School playground acknowledging there was a creek on the property. He commended the
Elementary District for acknowledging and correcting their error although Development Services Director Duane
Playground Bowman continued to deny that a SEPA checklist was required. Mr. Hertrich explained the basis for his
concern was a SEPA checklist would require notice to the neighborhood and an opportunity for the
neighborhood to provide input.
Mayor Haakenson advised the concern regarding Shell Creek restaurant would be addressed during
committee reports.
6. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF AUGUST 8 2006.
Community/ Community Services /Development Services Committee
Development Councilmember Moore requested the minutes of the meeting be corrected to reflect under Item B that she
Services
Committee called the business owner, not that she visited the business.
Councilmember Plunkett reported the Committee discussed temporary buildings made of plastic draped
over plastic piping used to house a boat or RV. Staff planned to propose as part of the code rewrite a
provision that would prohibit such temporary buildings. The Committee did not express an opinion and
took no action. Next, the Committee discussed residents' complaints about a local restaurant using wood
smoke for commercial cooking. Staff met with an inspector from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
who felt the situation would not be in violation of the City's standards for emissions. An option would be
to pursue a code amendment to ban the use of wood for commercial cooking. No action was taken by the
Committee with regard to this issue.
Finance I Finance Committee
Committee Councilmember Wambolt reported the Committee discussed the Non - Represented Compensation Policy
which the Council reviewed tonight. Next, staff provided the Committee a mid -year financial report.
Staff then reviewed the 2006 mid -year budget amendment; the committee requested the proposed
$150,000 REET transfer to Street Construction be reduced to $75,000 and that the Street Construction
Fund be decreased by $75,000. With this modification, the Committee recommended approval and the
amending ordinance was approved on tonight's Consent Agenda. The Committee was also briefed on a
situation whereby approximately 170 residents in an annexed area were not billed for stormwater for
several years. The Committee agreed with staff's recommendation that the residents not be billed
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retroactively and forwarded a recommendation to Council which was approved on tonight's Consent
Agenda.
Public safety Public Safety Committee
Committee
Councilmember Orvis reported the Council discussed acquiring an additional K -9 vehicle which was
approved on tonight's Consent Agenda. He expressed the City's appreciation to the Edmonds Police
Foundation who provided funding for the vehicle. The Committee then discussed enforcement options
related to barking dogs. Violating the nuisance barking law is a misdemeanor crime which allows it to be
enforceable via the prosecutor gathering evidence (three complaints) to charge someone with nuisance
barking versus a civil infraction which requires the officer to be present. The Police Department will
tweak the ordinance and return it to the Public Safety Committee for further discussion.
7. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Haakenson announced City Clerk Sandy Chase had changed her mind and decided not to resign.
8. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Olson wished Councilmember Wambolt a happy birthday today. She also wished
Council President Dawson a speedy recovery.
smoke from Councilmember Wambolt requested staff investigate remedies with regard to smoke from commercial
commercial cooking. Although it had been said this was something that accompanied living downtown, he noted
c° °king there were many things downtown residents experienced and did not complain about because they were
necessary such as restaurant odors and the endless stream of buses and emergency vehicles. In contrast,
this smoke was not necessary. He noted the smoke was not only bothering residents but businesses and
their customers.
Smoke from Councilmember Plunkett suggested staff prepare a white paper on possible remedies to smoke from
Commercial
Cooking commercial cooking. With regard to Ms. Wolfe's question, he explained all Councilmembers served on
various boards and commissions, one Councilmember worked for the County and a former
Council Councilmember was a Water District Commissioner. He commented the knowledge, experience and
Serving on
Commissions contacts that Councilmembers gained from those assignments were beneficial to citizens.
Smoke from
Commercial Councilmember Moore suggested a committee of residents talk to the restaurant owner about the smoke
Cooking before involving staff. Next, she requested the neighbors around Edmonds Elementary be notified when
Edmonds the ADB considered the playground again. She commented the neighbors would likely love the idea of a
Elementary playground and notification would give them an opportunity to champion it. Mayor Haakenson agreed to
Playground notify property owners within 300 feet.
xv Parking Councilmember Moore referred to a letter the Council received from Mary Bunney regarding RV parking
and asked whether the Parking Committee would be considering that issue. Councilmember Plunkett
advised he planned to present the letter to the Parking Committee.
Kyoto Councilmember Marin recalled discussion over the last few weeks regarding Mayor Haakenson signing
Agreement the Kyoto Agreement and potential actions the City may take. He relayed his discussion with Seattle
Mayor Nickels regarding Seattle's actions and his recognition that Edmonds had less opportunity than
Seattle to take dramatic actions and his suggestion Edmonds pursue reasonable, doable actions. Seattle
has hired an environmental consultant to identify actions they could take. Councilmember Marin
suggested Edmonds utilize an intern to identify actions the City could take.
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Councilmember Moore agreed with taking reasonable action, noting several cities had offered to assist
Edmonds. She planned to present a proposal to the Council in the near future.
sm °ke from Councilmember Wambolt commented the commercial cooking smoke issue was only with one restaurant
Commercial currently but there were indications there were problems with a new restaurant west of the Shell Creek
c° °king restaurant and there may be problems elsewhere in the City. He disagreed with the suggestion that
residents talk with the restaurant owner, reiterating his request that staff investigate remedies.
smoke from Mayor Haakenson explained staff studied the commercial cooking smoke issue including contacting the
comm°rciat Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. He advised the business owner could pay for a $3,000 test but staff
e° °king would not require him to do so. Staff brought the issue to the Community Services /Development
Services Committee who did not take any action. If a majority of the Council wanted to continue to
pursue the matter, staff could study it further. He agreed with Councilmember Moore's suggestion for
residents to speak with the restaurant owner.
Kyoto Councilmember Plunkett advised City Attorney Scott Snyder was developing a resolution for Council
A greement
consideration with regard to the Kyoto Agreement.
L'�\ IaZ�11I7U
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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