05/18/2004 City CouncilMay 18, 2004
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
Michael Plunkett, Council President
Jeff Wilson, Councilmember
Mauri Moore, Councilmember
Peggy Pritchard Olson, Councilmember
Richard Marin, Councilmember
Deanna Dawson, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Dave Orvis, Councilmember
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
Jeannine Graf, Building Official
Dave Gebert, City Engineer
Jim Larson, Assistant Admin. Services Director
Steve Bullock, Senior Planner
Star Campbell, Planner
Lyle Chrisman, Engineering Program Manager
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The agenda items approved are as follows:
(A)
ROLL CALL
Approve
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Minutes
(B)
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 11, 2004.
Approve
(C)
APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #71088 THROUGH #71258 FOR THE WEEK OF
Claim Checks
MAY 10, 2004, IN THE AMOUNT OF $340,696.76.
Public Works
week
(D)
PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEEK, MAY 16- 22, 2004.
Agreement
(E)
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE
with AOC
AGREEMENT BETWEEN AOC AND THE CITY OF EDMONDS TO PURCHASE A
LAPTOP COMPUTER.
Pipeline
(F)
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN A PIPELINE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND
License
PIPELINE LICENSE REGARDING THE POINT EDWARDS DEVELOPMENT.
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Claim for (G) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM SALLY L. JOHNSON
Damages
($1,175.30).
Dayton and
Main Street (H) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE DAYTON AND MAIN
Pedestrian STREET PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF
Improvements PROJECT.
Motorcycle
Safety (I) PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS DAY,
Awareness SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2004.
Ord(J) ORDINANCE NO. 3500 - PROVISION OF RESCUE OPERATIONS AT THE
Rescuee
Operations at WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
WWTP
(K) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
Services -
Police POLICE SERVICES WITH THE TOWN OF WOODWAY.
Woodway
(L) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
Fingerprint MAINTENANCE OF THE AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
Identification WORKSTATION WITH THE CITY OF LYNNWOOD.
system
Lift Station (M) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN ADDENDUM NO. 5 ($13,324) TO LIFT
No.1 STATION 1 REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT ($11,248).
Lift Station (N) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
No. 7 & 8 AGREEMENT WITH HDR FOR LIFT STATION 7 & 8 INTEGRATION &
Hearing Examiner Meeting Regarding Tree Cutting on the Triad Property
Tree curt"'g Mayor Haakenson announced the Hearin Examiner's hearing regarding tree cutting on the Triad
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Property property scheduled on May 20 was postponed until June 17. The City Council will hold a public hearing
June 1 regarding the tree cutting and a settlement agreement proposed by Triad.
3. REPORT BY BRET CARLSTAD OF THE EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING THE
School DISTRICT'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT.
District
Emergency Bret Carlstad, Director of Planning, Property, Risk, Safety, Custodial and Emergency Services,
RespCrisis Se and Edmonds School District reported approximately two ears ago the Edmonds School District began
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Management planning for emergencies and crisis events as well as recovery from such events. This resulted in the
development of the Comprehensive Emergency Response and Recovery Plan that acknowledges the
importance of preparing in-house at each school as well as within the district and within the community
prior to an emergency, how to respond to an emergency and how to recover from an emergency.
Mr. Carlstad explained the District received a federal Department of Education grant for emergency
planning and crisis management, one of four educational organizations within Washington and 130 in the
nation to be selected. The grant allowed the District to proceed more quickly with its preparedness and
increase the connection with community emergency service providers. He thanked Police Chief David
Stern for his guidance and participation on the grant steering committee and in assisting the District in
identifying issues and strengthening ties between the District and City government.
Mr. Carlstad explained a key event funded by the grant was training planned to take place in June. He
invited the community to connect with their schools and participate in the training event. The training
would include incident command system, triage, building evaluation, etc. for staff, volunteers and
administrators.
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American 4. PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY'S POPPY DAY
Legion Auxiliary's SATURDAY MAY 29 2004.
Poppy Day
Mayor Haakenson explained each year around Memorial Day, the American Legion distributed poppies
made by veterans. He advised Barbara Klemm and Pam Halsam, members of the local auxiliary, would
present poppy corsages to Councilmembers and accept the proclamation. Mayor Haakenson advised the
Edmonds American Legion Post and Auxiliary #66 was named in honor of Frank H. Freese, the first
Edmonds' son to die in World War 1. Mr. Freese served in France in the US Army where he was awarded
the a L'ordre de L'Armee — a citation for bravery — by the French Army. Mr. Freese died at Argonne,
October 17, 1918.
Mayor Haakenson read the proclamation declaring Saturday, May 29, 2004 as Poppy Day in Edmonds
and encouraged all citizens to participate in the goals of the American Legion. Auxiliary by wearing a
poppy, the familiar bright -red memorial flower.
During this time of heartache, tragedy and upheaval worldwide, Ms. Klemm urged the public to
remember the poppies were to honor those who serve the cause of freedom and not political opinions.
Community 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING HOLDING 5Tx TUESDAY FULL
Outreach
Program COUNCIL MEETINGS IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM.
Councilmember Moore explained this idea was introduced by Mayor Haakenson, to use meetings on the
fifth Tuesdays of the month, which occur approximately four times per year, as a forum for the public to
address the Council. She noted the Council currently did not meet when a fifth Tuesday occurred in a
month. She explained the proposal was for a less formal meeting, no time limit on speakers, and allowing
dialogue with the public although there would not be any Council decisions made at the meeting.
Mayor Haakenson pointed out neither he nor staff would attend the meetings. Councilmember Marin
pointed out the meetings also would not be videotaped.
Council President Plunkett asked the City Attorney to speak to the notification, recording, etc.
requirements of such meetings. City Attorney Scott Snyder reminded that the City employs many
notification and minute taking techniques that exceed the minimum required by State law. He agreed the
meetings proposed to be held on the fifth Tuesday would constitute public meetings as they would be
meetings of the Council as a whole to conduct public business via listening to citizen concerns and having
policy discussion. He noted this would be a regularly scheduled Council meeting by ordinance; therefore,
no additional notice would be required. He noted summary minutes highlighting the topics discussed
would be required.
Council President Plunkett inquired whether the meetings could be recorded rather than preparing
summary minutes. Mr. Snyder agreed the meeting could be recorded although the City Clerk was
required to maintain summary minutes of all public meetings. He noted the minutes could be as simple as
the time the meeting was convened and adjourned and a notation of the general topics discussed.
Councilmember Wilson asked whether it was the intent to hold the meetings in the Council Chambers or
whether there would be an opportunity to meet in neighborhoods if a suitable location was available.
Councilmember Moore answered holding meetings in neighborhoods was acceptable to her.
Councilmember Wilson observed the City would need to advertise the location if a meeting was held
other than in Council Chambers. Mr. Snyder agreed.
Councilmember Dawson agreed with the proposed concept as well as with Councilmember Wilson's
proposal to hold meetings in the community. She suggested initially meeting in Council Chambers and as
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the public and Council became more familiar with the process, the meetings could be held in
neighborhoods. She noted this would be a good opportunity for members of the public to interact with
the Council.
Councilmember Marin pointed out the intent was to hear from as many members of the public as possible
within a reasonable period of time such as a few hours maximum. Although he agreed with extending the
normal speaking time limits, he suggested establishing a reasonable time limit.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAWSON, TO
PROCEED WITH THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETINGS TO BE HELD ON THE FIFTH
TUESDAYS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mayor Haakenson advised the first meeting would be held June 29.
Ord# 3501 6. A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
Amending ORDINANCE NO. 3476 AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND
2004 E3udget EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE
Administrative Services Director Dan Clements explained this was a housekeeping mid -year budget
adjustment. He referred to the 12 proposed adjustments, six had been previously approved and acted
upon informally by the Council and six were revenue increases that arose this year.
Mayor Haakenson invited the public to address the Council. There were no members of the public
present who wished to provide comment.
Council President Plunkett asked for clarification on. Item 11 (Council Contingencies: Create
Appropriation after Closing Council Contingency Fund). Mr. Clements explained at the end of 2003, the
Council Contingency Fund was closed as a separate fund. The proposed amendment established an
appropriation in the Council budget of $25,000 for Council contingencies.
Council President Plunkett recalled the Council Contingency Fund was over $100,000. Mr. Clements
assured this was a placeholder in the budget for actual expenditures such as the contribution for the FACE
economic study, etc.
Hearing no further questions, Mayor Haakenson remanded the matter to Council for action.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAWSON, TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3501. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The motion
approved is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 3476 AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF
VARIOUS FUNDS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Request to 7. PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE SIERRA PLACE
Vacate a i RIGHT-OF-WAY IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF 1142 SIERRA PLACE AND EAST OF THE
Portion of DEVELOPED CUL-DE-SAC OF SIERRA PLACE. THIS PORTION CONSISTS OF THE NORTH
Sierra Place
Right-of-way TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET OF THE 50 FEET WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY. (APPLICANT: DARRYL
AND SHARI LEWIS / FILE NO. ST-03-176)
Senior Planner Steve Bullock recalled a few weeks ago the Council approved setting a public hearing on
this request to vacate a portion of the Sierra Place right-of-way. He explained Sierra Place was a
developed right-of-way with a road halfway between Olympic Avenue and 12th Avenue North. The
topography of the area between the end of the cul-de-sac to 12th Avenue North was very steep and has
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remained unimproved due to the steepness of the slope. Mr. Bullock displayed a vicinity map identifying
Olympic Avenue, 12th Avenue North and Sierra Place, noting Sierra Place was only developed to the cul-
de-sac bulb. He identified the portion of right-of-way that was on the City's Official Street Map as public
right-of-way that was currently undeveloped due to the topography.
Mr. Bullock advised the applicant, the property owner on the north side of the right-of-way, proposes
vacating a portion of the right -of. --way to allow them to develop a single family residence on the vacant
property immediately west of this portion of the Sierra Place right-of-way. He noted there were a number
of environmental concerns due to wetland, steep slopes, etc. that affect development of the property; the
vacation of a portion of the right-of-way would assist the property owner in gaining access to the site.
Mr. Bullock explained the Engineering Department reviewed the request and provided several
recommendations. He noted the Council packet included an appraisal conducted by a certified MAI
appraiser that indicated the value of the land with and without the right-of-way vacation.
At Councilmember Wilson's request, Mr. Bullock displayed the wetland delineation, identifying the cul-
de-sac bulb, the right-of-way proposed to be vacated and the area of the property encumbered by the
wetland. He identified the area of the site where the residence was proposed to be located.
Councilmember Moore inquired why it would be in the public interest to vacate the right-of-way. Mr.
Bullock answered because of the significant steep slope and wetlands on the property, the applicant
considered improving a portion of the public right-of-way to provide a driveway to gain access to the
property. However, due to the steepness of the slope and limitations in the engineering code regarding
steepness of a driveway, the house would have to be moved further to the west, closer to the wetland. A
longer driveway would allow them to move the house further from critical areas. He noted the wetland
was viewed as a fairly significant wetland and preservation of wetlands was a benefit to the community.
Applicant
Larry McAndrews, President, McAndrews Group, 91.4 140th Avenue NE, Bellevue, agreed there was
a public interest because by vacating the right-of-way and allowing the property owner to utilize the right-
of-way for access rather than a steeper access, they could avoid development in a greater amount of the
wetland. He provided a history regarding the site, recalling several years ago the Council reviewed an
application to divide the property into three lots. His understanding was the Council rejected the
application and suggested the developer return with a two -lot plan. In the interim, Mr. Lewis purchased
the property and proposed to develop a residence on the site. He noted the only developable portion of
the site was on the east and the only recourse for access was across the wetland in some manner. He
explained the proposed alignment was selected as a street could not be developed to the city's standards
within the right-of-way and the access would facilitate preservation of the wetland and impacts to the
wetland.
City Attorney Scott Snyder referred to Mr. McAndrews indication that the property owner's plans were to
construct a single family residence. Recognizing that once the property was vacated, the property would
belong to the property owner and they could apply for a subdivision or other development, he asked
whether the property owner would be amenable to providing written, recordable notice limiting
development on the site to one house. Mr. McAndrews answered yes.
Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the public hearing.
Jay Swank, 1140 Sierra Place, Edmonds, inquired how water runoff from this area would be addressed
as there was significant natural runoff across the steep slope hillside.
Planner Star Campbell advised staff was reviewing a Reasonable Use Exception for the applicant which
would be required to locate a residence on the property due to the significant encumbrance by critical
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areas. Via that process, there was a hearing with the Hearing Examiner and availability of more detailed
development plans for review. She advised property owners within 300 feet of the property would be
notified of the Hearing Examiner hearing.
Mr. Snyder pointed out engineering standards require that construction of a residence not impair the
existing natural drainage way. Mayor Haakenson invited Mr. Swank to visit City Hall to pose further
questions to staff regarding development of the property.
Hearing no further questions of staff, Mayor Haakenson remanded the item to Council for action.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON,
TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION OF "INTENT TO
VACATE" THE SUBJECT PORTION OF SIERRA PLACE RIGHT-OF-WAY IMMEDIATELY
EAST OF (VACANT) 1142 SIERRA PLACE AND NORTH OF THE DEVELOPED CUL-DE-SAC
OF SIERRA PLACE. PURSUANT TO ECDC SECTION 20.70.140 THE APPLICANT MUST
PROVIDE PAYMENT OF $3,750 (ONE HALF OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE) WITHIN 90
DAYS OF THE ADOPTION OF SAID RESOLUTION, OTHERWISE THE VACATION
APPROVAL SHALL BECOME NULL AND VOID.
Mr. Snyder inquired whether the Council wished to impose the restriction of one single family residence.
Ms. Campbell explained via the Reasonable Use Exception and similar processes where sites were
encumbered with critical areas, the Critical Areas Ordinance allowed preservation of critical areas and
buffers as native growth protection areas and required it be recorded with the title to the property. She
noted this would set aside that portion of the site, preventing future development. She stated that would
likely occur in this instance.
Councilmember Dawson supported Mr. Snyder's recommendation to impose a restriction of one single
family residence. She noted the restriction was acceptable to the applicant and the public interest was
dependent on the property developing as the applicant indicated. If it were developed with two lots, it
may not meet the public benefit requirement.
Councilmember Wilson concurred, noting there was nothing that would preclude later subdivision of this
property in the future. He supported incorporating a limitation of one single family dwelling on the
property into the motion.
Council President Plunkett asked whether staffs recommendation was as Mr. Snyder suggested. Ms.
Campbell noted it may not need to be a requirement of the street vacation but it was likely staff would
recommend it as part of the Reasonable Use Exception.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PLUNKETT ACCEPTED THE LIMITATION OF ONE SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE ON THE SITE AS A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE FRIENDLY
AMENDMENT.
2003 8. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING, FIRE,
InternBuilding,
Fire
MECHANICAL, AND SUPPLEMENTAL CODES AND APPENDICES INCLUDING THE 2003
Building, Fire
Mechanical, & UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE.
Supplemental
Codes Building Official Jeannine Graf explained the movement to create national building construction codes
began over eight year ago. At the urging of private industry as well as private government, the three
model code groups in the United States formed the International Code Council (ICC) and created the first
International Codes including the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the
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International Mechanical Code, and the International Fuel Gas Code. She noted the Plumbing Code was
still the Uniform Plumbing Code because the ICC had not yet created an International Code.
Ms. Graf advised the State Legislature passed HB 1734 and Governor Locke signed the bill into law on
May 14, 2003 with an effective date of July 1, 2004. As a result, Title 19 of the Edmonds Community
Development Code was rewritten to accommodate adoption of the international codes. At the request of
the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission, she noted Title 19 also included adoption of the State
Historical Building Code. Further, the proposal includes the adoption of the International Fire Code. Ms.
Graf indicated that Acting Fire Marshal Mike Smith was in the audience to answer any questions related
to the International Fire Code.
Ms. Graf further noted adoption of the international codes eliminated the need for a separate chapter on
Flood Plain Management as federal FEMA standards were incorporated into the International Codes. All
ADA codes were also incorporated into the International Code eliminating the need for a State Barrier
Free Code.
Councilmember Wilson clarified the adoption of the International Codes did not prevent Edmonds from
having local amendments. Ms. Graf agreed. Councilmember Wilson noted the City had the ability to
adopt amendments consistent with the international codes that reflected local issues.
Councilmember Marin recalled his support for reestablishing an Appeals Board. He inquired about the
current status of an Appeals Board in Edmonds. Ms. Graf advised of the nine positions, one person
applied for the architect position, three applied for the general contractor/builder/developer position, and
three lay persons applied for the citizen position, leaving six vacancies. Councilmember Marin thanked
staff for their efforts to establish an Appeals Board and recognized that a Board of Appeals would be part
of the proposed code.
Councilmember Marin referred to page 60 of the ordinance regarding the use of a regional Appeals Board
and suggested revising a sentence in Section 19.80.030, Snohomish County Regional. Board of Appeals,
as follows, "At such time that a Regional Board of Appeals is established within Snohomish County, the
city reserves the right to abande replace the local city Board of Appeals in lieu of said regional Board
once an Interlocal Agreement is approved and adopted by Council action. The proposed change was
acceptable to Ms. Graf and Mr. Snyder. Mr. Snyder suggested replacing "in lieu of with "with."
Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the public hearing. Hearing no comment, he
closed the public hearing for comment. Hearing no further questions of staff, he remanded the matter to
Council for action.
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN, FOR
ADOPTION OF THE OF THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING, FIRE, MECHANICAL, AND
SUPPLEMENTAL CODES AND APPENDICES INCLUDING THE 2003 UNIFORM PLUMBING
Ord# 3502 CODE WITH THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN ON PAGE 60.
Building MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Codes
The Ordinance adopted reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 3502 OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, REPEALING AND
REENACTING TITLE 19 BUILDING CODES, EXEMPTING ONLY THE EARTH SUBSIDENCE
AND LANDSLIDE HAZARD AREA PROVISIONS FROM CHAPTER 19.05.
9. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
3-minute
Timer for Mayor Haakenson referred to his remarks several weeks ago regarding timing of speakers and comments
speakers from the public expressing their appreciation for his remarks because they had not previously understood
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how speakers were timed. He explained City Council policy was to allow a speaker three minutes to
address the Council. His responsibility as Chair of the Council meeting was to enforce the Council's
rules. He noted that while most speakers try to be succinct with their remarks, they seldom know when
their time has expired unless informed. Mayor Haakenson noted in the past there had been a small red
light on the podium that flashed when speakers had 30 seconds remaining and was solid when a speaker
was out of time.
Because the small red light clearly was not effective, Mayor Haakenson explained a new speaker warning
light had been installed on the podium that was easily visible by speakers, the audience, the television
audience, Councilmembers and himself. He noted when the light flashed, a speaker needed to wrap up
their comments. When the light was solid red, the speaker's time had expired and they should conclude
their comments and leave the podium.
FACE Project Jack Bevan, 19210 — 94th Avenue W, Edmonds, commented the Fine Arts Center of Edmonds (FACE)
on Edmonds did not belong on the Edmonds waterfront. He referred to the Port of Edmonds Strategic Advisory
Waterfront
Committee's recommendation in October 1999 that the Port decline the FACE proposal as the Committee
felt the construction of a large building was not the highest or best use of Port waterfront land and other
aspects of the project. The committee cited parking and traffic problems as potential negative impacts on
the existing Port functions and tenants. He referred to an April 2004 comment by Port Commissioner
Orvis indicating that when he spoke with Port District residents last year, he did not find a lot of support
for the project. He referred to Port Executive Director Chris Keuss' recent report indicating people did
not like the FACE project on the waterfront or the fiscal ranges of the FACE project. Mr. Bevan pointed
out the limited economic return of FACE. Although he supported the concept of FACE, he did not
support the location on the waterfront.
Ray Martin, 18704 — 94te Avenue W, Edmonds, supported the concept of the outreach meeting on the
fifth Tuesday and suggested the Council not institute any restrictions on speakers. He commented on the
Edmonds cost to place a funding measure for the Edmonds Crossing project on the ballot and encouraged the
Crossing
Project Council to reconsider their position on the project.
Tree xamoval Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, relayed Mr. Bowman's indication that he was instructed
Oil Triad site by Mayor Haakenson not to discuss tree removal on the Triad site with the public because all inquiries
were to be made through Mayor Haakenson. Mr. Hertrich encouraged the Council to obtain the
Environmental environmental checklist submitted by Triad. Their description of the site in the environmental checklist
check List on did not reference Puget Sound, indicated there were no unstable soils, erosion controls used Best
rriaa site Management Practices as a standard, and indicated there was no water on site. He questioned whether the
Triad project was within 200 feet of Puget Sound and therefore regulated by the Shoreline Management
Program. He noted the checklist referred to hawks and eagles but there was no recommendation
regarding replacement of snags or tall trees for eagles to nest. The Forestry Report regarding the tree
removal plan refers to slope failure, yet it has been said there is no failure of the slopes. With regard to
water, a year-round flow was indicated in the reports which may be interrupted via construction. He
recommended water flow be studied and any interruption avoided. He challenged the Council to look
into the information provided on the environmental checklist.
Mayor Haakenson thanked Mr. Hertrich for making his comments to the Council as the Council would be
ruling on the proposed Triad development agreement. He clarified Mr. Bowman encouraged Mr. Hertrich
to call him (Mayor Haakenson) for answers to his questions which Mr. Hertrich did not do.
10. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF MAY 11, 2004
Public Safety
Committee I Public Safety Committee
Councilmember Dawson advised the Committee discussed the renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with
Woodway for police services. She explained this agreement, approved on the Consent Agenda, was the
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same as the existing agreement to provide first response police services when a Woodway officer was not
on duty or unavailable to respond. She noted Woodway inquired about Edmonds providing animal
control services; however, due to lack of staffing, that service would not be offered as part of the
agreement. The Committee then discussed an Interlocal Agreement for maintenance of the automated
fingerprint identification system workstation with the City of Lynnwood. The City previously had access
to a similar system in Everett during business hours which was not convenient to access. Lynnwood
obtained the same system and via an Interlocal Agreement, the cities will share the cost — approximately
$1,500 annually. She noted this was approved on the Consent Agenda. Next, the Committee discussed
an ordinance for provision of rescue operations at the wastewater treatment plant which the Council
approved on the Consent Agenda. The last item the Committee discussed was a Citizens Assistance
Program whereby firefighters could provide members of the community who were in need with a gift card
up to a $100 using funds donated by the Edmonds Fire Safety Foundation.
Finance Finance Committee
Committee
Councilmember Marin reported the Committee reviewed a proposed budget amendment as a result of
unanticipated transfers and expenditures of various funds and recommended approval. This item was
reviewed and approved as Agenda Item 6 tonight.
Community/ Community Services/Development Services Committee
Development Councilmember Wilson reported the Committee considered an all -way stop warrant analysis for the
Services Committee intersection of 76th Avenue West and Meadowdale Road. The Committee concurred with the Engineering
staffs recommendation not to install an ail -way stop as the intersection did not meet warrants. It was
suggested the Police Department conduct additional speed control in the neighborhood. The agenda item
regarding continued discussion on Planned Residential Development variances was postponed to the June
8 meeting due to the City's Attorney's unavailability. Next the Committee discussed the current criteria
for home occupations and staff provided a list of code enforcement cases in the recent past. The
Committee referred the review of the City's home occupation regulations to the Planning Board. Staff
then provided a review of the City's current policy regarding play structures in response to a code
enforcement case. Staff did not recommend any additional zoning code modifications as the issue was
addressed via the City's regulations. The final item on the Committee's agenda was an update regarding
the Comprehensive Plan review and update process. He encouraged the public to participate in the May
26 open house regarding the Critical Areas update.
11. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Walkway/ Mayor Haakenson pointed out the City's walkway and bulkhead replacement project won the Project of
lkhead
Project Award the Year Award for 2004 from the American Public Works Association, Washington State Chapter. He
congratulated the Parks and Engineering staffs for their efforts.
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PSRC Councilmember Moore reported on the PSRC Economic Development District Board meeting, explaining
Develop this Board was created b Executive Director Bob Drewel in an effort to create a region -wide economic
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District Board development plan. She noted the Board was working with the four Economic Development Councils in
the region, federal and state government, and private and civic interests. She attended as an alternate
from the Cities and Towns; the City's regular delegate was Mayor Haakenson.
Councilmember Marin reported on the Flag Retirement Ceremony held in. City Park last evening
Flag
retirement sponsored by American Legion Post 66, VFW Post 8870 and the City. He described the ceremonial
ceremony burning of one flag and the boy scouts who then burned the flags that had been contributed by the
community.
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Councilmember Marin reported the Snohomish County Board of Health passed a resolution in support of
oalt of I-890 which would eliminate smoking m all public laces. He explained the Board of Health recognized
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that a number of studies indicated eliminating smoking in public places did not have a monetarily
detrimental effect on establishments and some evidence indicates business may prosper when smoking is
eliminated. He noted the Board of Health supported I-890 due to the significant health risks to employees
from secondhand smoke.
Executive 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING TWO LEGAL MATTERS
Session
At 8:10 p.m. Mayor Haakenson recessed the Council to a 20 minute Executive Session regarding two
legal matters. He advised the Council may return to regular session following Executive Session and take
action. The meeting was reconvened at 8:25 p.m.
14. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 TO THE LIBRARY ROOF
Library Roof [Repair REPAIR AND BUILDING WATERPROOFING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,711.68
FOR THE IMPACTS OF BROKEN HOSE BIBB PIPE.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PLUNKETT,
THAT THE COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 TO THE
LIBRARY ROOF REPAIR AND BUILDING WATERPROOFING CONTRACT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $98,711.68 FOR THE IMPACTS OF BROKEN HOSE BIBB PIPE. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmember Dawson noted that Washington Cities Insurance Authority would reimburse the city for
this cost.
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
?PKENSON, MAYOR SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes
May 18, 2004
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex
250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
MAY 18, 2004
7:00 P.M. - Call to Order
Flag Salute
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Consent Agenda Items
(A) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2004.
(B) Approval of claim checks #71088 through #71258 for the week of May 10, 2004, in
the amount of $340,696.76.*
*Note: Information regarding claim checks may be viewed electronically at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
(C) Proclamation in honor of Public Works Week, May 16 - 22, 2004.
(D) Authorization for Mayor to sign an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between AOC
and the City of Edmonds to purchase a laptop computer.
(E) Authorization for Mayor to sign a Pipeline License Agreement and Pipeline
License re4arding the Point Edwards Development.
(F) Acknowledge receipt of Claim for Damages from Sally L. Johnson
($1,175.30).
(G) Report on final construction costs for the Dayton and Main Street pedestrian
improvements and Council acceptance of project.
(H) Proclamation in honor of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day, Saturday, May 22,
2004.
(1) Authorization for Mayor to sign an Ordinance for the provision of Rescue
Operations at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
(J) Authorization for Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement for Police Services with
the Town of Woodway.
(K) Authorization for Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement for Maintenance of the
Automated Fingerprint Identification System workstation with the City of
Lynnwood.
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(L) Authorization for Mayor to sign Addendum No. 5 ($13,324) to Lift Station No. 1
Rehabilitation Project for Additional Work and Appropriation of Funds for Final
Contract Payment ($11,248).
(M) Authorization for Mayor to sign Professional Services Agreement with HDR for
Lift Station 7 & 8 Integration & Rehabilitation Project.
3. (5 Min.) Report by Beet Carlstad of the Edmonds School District regarding the District's
Emergency Response and Crisis Management.
4. (5 Min.) Proclamation in honor of the American Legion Auxiliary's Poppy Day, Saturday,
May 29, 2004.
S. (15 Min.) Discussion and possible action regarding holding 5th Tuesday Full Council
Meetings in connection with the Community Outreach Program.
6. (15 Min.) A Proposed Ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending
Ordinance No. 3476 as a result of unanticipated transfers and expenditures of
various funds, and fixing a time when the same shall become effective.
(Public comment will be received.)
7. (30 Min.) Public Hearing on a request to vacate a portion of the Sierra Place right-of-way
immediately south of 1142 Sierra Place and east of the developed cul-de-sac of
Sierra Place. This portion consists of the north twenty-five (25) feet of the 50 feet
wide right-of-way.
(Applicant: Darryl and Shari Lewis / File No. ST-03-176).
8. (30 Min.) Public Hearing on the Adoption of the 2003 International Building, Fire,
Mechanical, and Supplemental Codes and Appendices including the 2003 Uniform
Plumbing Code.
9. Audience Comments (3 Minute Limit Per Person)*
*Regarding matters not listed on the Agenda as Closed Record Review or as Public Hearings.
10. (15 Min.) Report on City Council Committee Meetings of May 11, 2004.
11. (5 Min.) Mayor's Comments
12. (15 Min.) Council Comments
13. (15 Min.) Executive Session regarding a real estate matter.
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