12/19/2006 City CouncilDecember 19, 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
Deanna Dawson, Council President
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Richard Marin, Councilmember
Mauni Moore, Councilmember (via telephone)
Peggy Pritchard Olson, Councilmember
Dave Orvis, Councilmember
Ron Wambolt, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Kisa Nishimoto, Student Representative
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
David Stern, Chief of Police
Duane Bowman, Development Services Director
Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director
Dan Clements, Administrative Services Director
Noel Miller, Public Works Director
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Debi Humann, Human Resources Manager
Frances Chapin, Cultural Services Manager
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
change to Mayor Haakenson requested the addition of Item U (Approval of Findings of Fact regarding the Closed
Agenaa Record Review held on 10/17/06 on an appeal by Elisabeth Larman of the Architectural Design Board
approval of the refurbishment of Old Milltown, located at 201 5th Avenue South) to the Consent Agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION OF ITEM U TO THE CONSENT
AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
As there were a number of short presentations preceding the Consent Agenda and he anticipated several
items would be pulled from the Consent Agenda, Mayor Haakenson suggested delaying approval of the
Consent Agenda until following Item 6. Council President Dawson suggested first approving Consent
Agenda Item T to allow presenting the Resolution to the Student Representative.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT DAWSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN, FOR
APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM T. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The item approved
Resg 1136 — is as follows:
Thanking
Student T. RESOLUTION NO. 11.36 — THANKING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE KISA
Representative NISHIMOTO FOR HER SERVICE
Presentation of 3. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION AND PLAQUE TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE KISA
Resolution to NISHIMOTO
Student Rep.
KisaNishimotoI Council President Dawson read Resolution No. 1136 commending Student Representative Kisa
Nishimoto for her service as Student Representative on the Council. She presented Ms. Nishimoto the
resolution and a plaque.
Ms. Nishimoto thanked the Council and the City for the opportunity to serve as Student Representative.
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Edmonds 4. UPDATE — EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Center for the
Arts Edmonds Center for the Arts Executive Director Joe McIalwain thanked the Council for their support of
the ECA. He noted a great deal had happened since he last spoke to the Council on June 23, 2006. At
that time, there were only three ECA staff members in an office in City Hall; staff has since moved into
the theater on October 2. The first performance was held October 23 by Cascade Symphony Orchestra to
a sold -out audience of 710. Thirty events have been held including rehearsals, performances and other
special events. ECA now employs five full time personnel, nine part-time personnel and two
administrative volunteers. They also have a volunteer force of 173 community members who will serve
as ushers, concessionaires, and administrative assistance and special events. To date 8,000 people have
visited the Center and the gymnasium is occupied at least three hours every evening with basketball and
indoor soccer practices. An 18 member, high quality 5010 ECA Board has been established, and the
grand opening celebration will be held in two weeks.
Mr. Mclalwain provided the ECA's mission statement — a cultural resource for the entire region,
Edmonds Center for the Arts inspires creativity, learning and growth through performing arts
presentations, community partnerships and education outreach programs. He reviewed the vision for
ECA that includes presenting a varied selection of performing artists from around the world; providing
valuable performing arts education and outreach programs; being a Center for performance, dialogue and
community celebration and their pledge to be a balance, stable, viable organization now and into the
future. He described the impact of ECA including serving more than 80,000 people each year; an
exciting entertainment alternative and anchor for tourism in the region; a significant cultural impact with
theater, music, dance, comedy and lecture series; and a catalyst for economic growth in Edmonds.
Mr. McIalwain reviewed plans for the grand opening celebration that will begin with a ribbon cutting
ceremony on January 4 and the grand opening gala dinner and performance featuring Al Jarreau on
January 6. A Coming Home presentation is planned for January 13 that will feature individual
performances by Cascade Symphony Orchestra, Olympic Ballet and Sno -King Community Chorale as
well as a combined performance. An open house and tours are planned for January 24 and community
church choir performances will be held on January 30 and 31.
Mr. McIalwain reviewed the ECA's first season that includes a varied selection of artists, noting some
had been combined with local groups such as the Edmonds Jazz Connection which is an ECA production;
and the 3 -day Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival, a partnership between the ECA, Edmonds Community
College and DeMiero family. He advised sponsorship opportunities were available for each show of
$1000 or $2000. Tickets are available at the ECA box office, 425- 275 -9595.
Mr. McIalwain highlighted local groups that would be performing at ECA during the first season
including four performances by Cascade Symphony Orchestra, three performances by Olympic Ballet
Theater and performances by Sno -King Community Chorale. Edmonds Community College will present
Cabaret on May 17 -20.
Mr. Mclalwain described marketing efforts including the preview season brochure, the ECA website
EdmondsCenterfortheArts.org, flyers and posters, direct mail, and press including articles and
advertisements in the Beacon, Enterprise, Journal, Herald, Seattle PI and Seattle Times.
Concluding, Mr. McIalwain provided a fundraising update, explaining the total project cost was $18.5
million; completed on time and on budget. Approximately $14.7 million has been raised to date. A $1
million Building for the Arts grant was allocated to the project, pending State budget approval. He
encouraged the public to donate via the seat campaign and naming opportunities.
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Councilmember Plunkett inquired about operating costs. Mr. Mclalwain responded an operating budget
has been prepared; expenses are on track with that budget. Revenue has been slightly slow due to
invoicing difficulties. He acknowledged it would be a learning process during the first year.
Mayor Haakenson recognized Mr. Mclalwain and his staff who were doing a marvelous job and
expressed his appreciation for their hard work.
Snohomish Co. 5. PRESENTATION OF THE 2007 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF
Cities & Towns SNOHOMISH COUNTY CITIES & TOWNS.
Legislative
Benda _r
have been making presentations to City Councils regarding their legislative agenda.
Mukilteo Councilmember Marko Liias explained the Association of Snohomish County Cities and
Towns has existed for some time and under the leadership of Robert Amenn, Gold Bar Councilmember,
were expanding the breadth of the organization to include a legislative committee, transportation
committee and an economic development committee to strengthen the role of Snohomish County cities.
The legislative issues committee was established by Edmonds Councilmember Olson to develop a
legislative agenda of issues in the 2007 legislative session that Snohomish County Cities and Towns have
in common and work in concert to coordinate the Cities and Town's legislative agenda as well as
coordinate trips to Olympia to lobby for those issues.
Mukilteo Councilmember Jennifer Gregerson advised the goal was to gather feedback from cities
throughout Snohomish County to establish a legislative agenda. She explained the legislative agenda had
been divided into tiers. The first tier had two items, 1) expanding the potential use of REET funds to
include park operations, and 2) increasing the penalty for auto theft. The concept of the second tier was
to seek resolutions or letters of support from Councils on, 1) the Snohomish County RTID list and 2)
clarifying and codifying issues with the Open Public Meetings Act as it relates to email. The third tier is
to raise awareness and support for a 4 -year college in Snohomish County. She urged Councilmembers to
contact Mr. Liias, Councilmember Olson or her regarding issues they wanted Cities and Towns to pursue
on the legislative agenda.
Mayor Haakenson advised the input from all cities and towns would be used to develop a combined
legislative agenda. He invited Councilmembers to inform Councilmember Olson of any other issues they
wanted considered.
Housing Halo 6. PRESENTATION OF HOUSING HALO AWARD TO THE CITY OF EDMONDS BY THE
ward HOUSING CONSORTIUM OF EVERETT AND SNOHOMISH COUNTY.
June Robertson, Executive Director, Housing Consortium of Everett and Snohomish County,
advised their mission was to provide strategic leadership in crafting affordable housing policies and
programs in Snohomish County. Their members are a diverse group of organizations and individuals
who develop affordable housing, provide services for residents of affordable housing and are committed
to providing everyone in Snohomish County with an affordable place to live.
Ms. Robertson presented a Housing Halo Award to the City Council in appreciation of the housing policy
on behalf of local citizens, recognizing the Council as community heroes for enacting an ordinance on
November 6 that requires developers to pay $500 in relocation assistance to low - income tenants displaced
by condominium conversion. She thanked the Council for its actions on behalf of those in the community
whose housing situation was tenuous and threatened by condominium conversions. She also thanked the
Council for being a partner in helping to identify solutions for the affordable housing crisis.
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Council President Dawson thanked the Housing Consortium for their work. She commented this was an
important issue to her personally and one of her primary tasks in her role at Snohomish County. She
recognized the work being done in Snohomish County.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Moore requested Items K and U be removed from the Consent Agenda, Councilmember
Marin requested Item E be removed, Councilmember Wambolt requested Item R be removed and
Councilmember Orvis requested Item S be removed. Mayor Haakenson relayed Public Works Director
Noel Miller's request that Item N be removed and indicated Item T had been approved under Agenda
Item 1.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
A. ROLL CALL
Approve
12/12/06
Minutes I B. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2006.
Approve Claim C. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #92836 THROUGH #93002 FOR DECEMBER 14, 2006
Checks IN THE AMOUNT OF $334,043.72.
Claim for D. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM SANDY CALLENDER
Damages I (AMOUNT UNDETERMINED).
Lodging Tax
Advisory F. CONFIRMATION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE LODGING TAX
Committee ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR 2007.
Purchasing
Agreement with G. RATIFY INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
Fire District #1 THE CITY OF EDMONDS AND SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #1.
Public
Defender
H.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF
INDIGENT DEFENDANTS.
Public Safety
I.
APPROVAL OF THREE YEAR SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Testing, Inc.
TESTING, INC.
Citywide Storm
J.
APPROPRIATION OF $40,183 ADDITIONAL FUNDS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
lm rovements
MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 3 FOR 2006 CITYWIDE
STORM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Cultural
Tourism
L.
APPROVAL OF ANNUAL AWARD BY THE EDMONDS ARTS COMMISSION OF
Promotion
Contracts
BUDGETED CULTURAL TOURISM PROMOTION CONTRACTS TO LOCAL ARTS
ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE EVENTS THAT BRING VISITORS TO EDMONDS.
Ord# 3617 - M. ORDINANCE NO. 3617 - GRANTING TO CLEARWIRE, LLC A RIGHT -OF -WAY USE
Clearwire
Right of way PERMIT, TO INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION
Use Permit FACILITIES WITHIN A CERTAIN DESIGNATED PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE
CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RIGHTS, DUTIES,
TERMS, AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO, AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ord #3618 —
Utility Tax Rate O. ORDINANCE NO. 3618 — UTILITY TAX RATE INCREASE.
Increase
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ord #3619- P. ORDINANCE NO. 3619 — AMENDING THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY
Ofce DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REPEAL EXISTING CHAPTER 16.77 MPOR ZONE AND
Residential
Zone I REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 16.77 OR- OFFICE- RESIDENTIAL
2006 3620 — _
Q. ORDINANCE NO. 3620 — ADOPTING THE 2006 AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S
hensive Plan COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CAPITAL
Amendments FACILITIES, SANITARY SEWERS, PORT OF EDMONDS STRATEGIC AND MASTER
PLAN, NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICTS, STREETSCAPES AND LAND USE ELEMENT
AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP.
Ord# 3621 —
T- Mobile West ITEM N: ORDINANCE NO. 3621 — GRANTING TO T- MOBILE WEST CORPORATION A
Right of Way RIGHT- OF-WAY USE PERMIT TO INSTALL OPERATE AND MAINTAIN
Use Permit
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES WITHIN A CERTAIN DESIGNATED PUBLIC
RIGHT- OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS WASHINGTON PRESCRIBING
CERTAIN RIGHTS, DUTIES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT
THERETO, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Public Works Director Noel Miller explained after the agenda memo was prepared, T- Mobile contacted
staff with minor revisions in regard to the automatic renewal of the agreement. The revisions would
provide additional flexibility for T- Mobile based on changing technology. He advised City Attorney
Scott Snyder reviewed and approved the ordinance. Staff recommended approval as revised.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OLSON, FOR
APPROVAL OF ITEM N. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Liquor Control
Board ITEM E: APPROVAL OF LIST OF EDMONDS BUSINESSES APPLYING FOR RENEWAL OF
THEIR LIQUOR LICENSES WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR CONTROL
BOARD
Councilmember Marin wished to abstain from the vote on this matter.
COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, TO
APPROVE ITEM E. MOTION CARRIED (6 -0 -1), COUNCILMEMBER MARIN ABSTAINED.
Findings of ITEM K: APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT REGARDING THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD
Fact Regarding 10 /17/06 ON THE PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION OF DENIAL ON A
J. mpre n
Comprehensive COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONE FOR JENNIFER
Plan Amend- MANTOOTH. LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 97TH AVENUE WEST AND 231ST
ment ( PLACE SOUTHWEST. (FILE NO. CDC -05 -3 AND R -06-67
Councilmember Moore advised she pulled this to vote no as she had originally voted to approve the
application.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT, FOR
APPROVAL OF ITEM K. UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4 -3), COUNCILMEMBERS
MARIN, OLSON, AND WAMBOLT AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT DAWSON IN FAVOR;
COUNCILMEMBERS PLUNKETT, MOORE AND ORVIS OPPOSED.
Findings of ITEM U: APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT REGARDING THE CLOSED RECORD REVIEW
Fact Regarding HELD ON 10/17/06 ON AN APPEAL BY ELISABETH LARMAN OF THE
Appeal by E.
Larman (Old ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD APPROVAL OF THE REFURBISHMENT OF
Milltown) OLD MILLTOWN. LOCATED AT 2015 TH AVENUE SOUTH
Councilmember Moore advised she pulled this to vote no as she did not agree with the Findings of Fact.
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COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT DAWSON, FOR
APPROVAL OF ITEM U. UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4 -3), COUNCIL
PRESIDENT DAWSON, AND COUNCILMEMBERS WAMBOLT, PLUNKETT, AND ORVIS IN
FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBERS OLSON, MOORE AND MARIN OPPOSED.
BD -
Downtown ITEM R:
Business Zones
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 16.43 RELATING TO BD-
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ZONING, AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING MAP TO
REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY SPECIFIED THEREIN TO BD CATEGORIES, AND
FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE
Council. President Dawson explained at the end of last week's meeting, it appeared everything had been
completed and that City Attorney Scott Snyder did not need to attend tonight's meeting. Several issues
arose today for which it may have been helpful to have Mr. Snyder at tonight's meeting but he was not
here. She suggested either acting on this item and amending it in the future or delaying approval until Mr.
Snyder was present.
Councilmember Wambolt recommended postponing this item to a future meeting, possibly before the end
of the year. After further consideration, he realized there were consequences of the changes made to the
step -back in the BD 1 zone.
Council President Dawson asked Councilmember Wambolt to identify the issues that precluded Council
adoption and why action was required before the end of the year. Planning Manager Rob Chave advised
the Comprehensive Plan ordinance was the only required ordinance. This was a zoning ordinance that
could be adopted at any time although sooner was better. Councilmember Wambolt explained the reason
for postponing approval was there had not been adequate time to consider the consequences of the
amendments the Council made.
Councilmember Marin suggested pulling that specific section from the document and postponing
discussion until 2007 and approving the remainder. Councilmember Wambolt advised that was his
original intent but additional issues have arisen.
Councilmember Moore agreed with postponing this item, expressing concern with amendments proposed
at the last minute that lacked written background, staff discussion and public input. She noted there were
also unintended consequences as a result of those amendments that needed to be examined.
Councilmember Orvis agreed with Councilmember Wambolt's suggestion to postpone this item, advising
after considering the issues Councilmember Wambolt raised, he prepared a presentation late today.
It was the consensus of the Council to postpone this item to a public hearing on January 2, 2007:
Council President Dawson requested any amendments be submitted to staff in time to be included in the
Council packet.
Proposed
Ordinance ITEM S: PROPOSED ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3608 ESTABLISHING A
Repealing MORATORIUM WITHIN THE CITY'S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND FIXING
Moratorium A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE
Council President Dawson advised that due to the postponement of Item R, this item would also be
postponed to January 2, 2007. She advised the moratorium on buildings over 25 feet would remain in
place.
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7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
xeight changes Al Rutledge, Edmonds, expressed his pleasure at seeing Mayor Haakenson at a recent Planning Board
on xwy 99 and meeting. He commented on the Council's recent approval of height changes on Hwy. 99 and on
Edmonds Way
Edmonds Way, suggesting the Council give consideration to establishing districts that would develop
their own zoning.
waterfront Joan Bloom, Edmonds, advised she was responding to Mayor Haakenson's request for input regarding
Project the waterfront project. She suggested the project be a combination of Grandville Island in Vancouver BC
that has shops and restaurants; Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park that has a large chess game, stage
and place to dance; and Pike Place Market. Although she appreciated the opportunity to provide input,
she expressed concern that there was no central place for providing information other than Council
meetings and many people, including she, were uncomfortable with speaking in front of the City Council.
She requested the Council devise many ways for people to provide input on the waterfront project such as
a web blog, tours of the waterfront led by Councilmembers with a staff member present to record ideas,
neighborhood gatherings and a survey. She favored a project that met everyone's needs and that not only
drew tourists but served the community of Edmonds.
Old Milltown 1 Rick Utt, Edmonds, ADB Chair Pro Tem, expressed concern with the Council's decision regarding Old
Milltown. He asked whether it was appropriate to speak in this stage of the process. Mayor Haakenson
answered yes as Council had adopted Findings of Fact tonight. Mr. Utt commented from reviewing the
notes, it appeared there was disagreement between the design review and the Council and that the
decision was based on subjective interpretation of the design guidelines. He was concerned the Council's
action was in violation of Washington State law as defined in 1993 by Anderson v. Issaquah. Mayor
Haakenson cautioned Mr. Utt he was reluctant to have him discuss legal cases when the City Attorney
was not present. He requested Mr. Utt return on January 2, 2007 when Mr. Snyder would be present; Mr.
Utt agreed.
Mayor Haakenson advised Ms. Bloom he would pass her comments on to the Port Commissioners as the
Port was leading that effort. He urged Ms. Bloom and others to email their thoughts with regard to the
waterfront project to Port Commissioners. He explained once the redevelopment committee, likely
comprised of the Port Commissioners and the property owners, developed a proposed project, they would
present it at an informal gathering to the public for input. Another opportunity for input would be at the
informal neighborhood meetings he planned to hold next year.
8. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Haakenson wished everyone Happy Holidays.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Power outage I Council President Dawson expressed her sympathy to those in the City who lost their power, particularly
those who were without power for a considerable amount of time. She described their experience without
power through Sunday evening, explaining because their house is not well insulated, they stayed at the
Travel Lodge in South Edmonds. She expressed her thanks to the staff there who very nice and when
their power was restored Sunday evening, for refunding half her money for the day. She was hopeful
everyone in the City and Snohomish County would have their power restored soon. She wished everyone
a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year and looked forward to working with everyone next year.
Couneilmember Olson wished everyone Happy Holidays and expressed hope that the weather would be
calm for the remainder of 2006.
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xistoric Councilmember Plunkett reported the Historic Preservation Commission met last week in response to the
Preservation direction given to them by the Council. He noted there was a member of the Commission interested in
commissi °" investigating historic districts. He anticipated the Commission would present their ideas to the Council
with regard to design guidelines within 30 days. He advised the Commission was utilizing Mark
Hinshaw's expertise as well as the specific expertise of several members. He advised once the design
guidelines were drafted, they would be reviewed by City Attorney Scott Snyder and Planning Manager
Rob Chave before presenting them to the Council.
Light Rail Councilmember Marin reported he attended the unveiling of the first light rail vehicle in Seattle and
yesterday taught King County Councilmember Phillips how to drive it. He summarized the region was
close to a solution for the future and the package that would be presented to the voters.
With regard to the redevelopment of Harbor Square, Councilmember Wambolt reported the effort was
Port moving forward quickly; there were meetings scheduled tomorrow and Thursday. He suggested members
commission of the public interested in providing input attend a Port meeting which they may find less intimidating.
The Port meets on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Port Commission offices. Their agenda is available
on Channel 21 and their website. He advised the property owners were trying to do the right thing and
will be soliciting the public's input. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and prosperous 2007.
xearing Councilmember Orvis advised he would be participating in the Hearing Examiner interview process and
Examiner
invited anyone with a question to ask to forward it to him. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Moore thanked Council President Dawson, Mayor Haakenson and City Clerk Chase for
allowing her to participate in the meeting via telephone. She expressed her thanks to the Council for
postponing the BD1 zoning issue, commenting the Council could do a better job with more time. She
expressed her thanks to Ms. Bloom for her ideas and for responding to Mayor Haakenson's column in the
newspaper. She suggested this as a topic for the Community Outreach Committee, noting it was not a
Council issue, it was up to the property owners including the Port. She encouraged Ms. Bloom and others
to contact the Port with their ideas.
Mayor Haakenson expressed his pleasure at having Kisa Nishimoto serve as Student Representative. Ms.
Nishimoto reported December 14 was the last day of the Edmonds- Woodway High School food drive.
They filled two school buses, collecting 11,000 cans. As school was cancelled Friday due to the power
outage, there was no total available for cash donations.
Storm update Mayor Haakenson provided a brief storm update, advising the City escaped unscathed other than power
outages, down trees and road blockages; there were no injuries. He recognized the Police, Fire and Public
Works Departments for the awesome job they did. He noted a care facility on Edmonds Way had to be
evacuated because a tree fell, breaking their sprinkler line and flooding the building. He summarized it
had been an interesting November and December and winter had not yet arrived.
10. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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