12/19/1995 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
DECEMBER 19, 1995
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:38 p.m. by Council President Petruzzi in the
Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street, followed by the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Laura Hall, Mayor (arrived at 6:39 p.m.)
Tom Petruzzi, Council President
William J. Kasper, Councilmember
Michael Hall, Councilmember
Dave Earling, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Roger L. Myers, Councilmember
Barbara Fahey, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Emily Shen, Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
Tom Miller, Police Chief
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Jeff Wilson, Current Planning Supervisor
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Phil Olbrechts, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
Mayor Hall arrived at 6:39 p.m. and read a press release regarding a police pursuit early that morning --
Edmonds Officer Mike Bower attempted to stop a car observed driving recklessly at 239th and Hwy 99.
55 The vehicle accelerated south on Hwy 99, east to I-5, and south on I-5. An occupant of the suspect
PRE S�' vehicle fired at the police vehicle and Officer Bower was struck in the ear. Officer Bower fired one
PLO round under the overpass with the concrete wall behind as the suspect vehicle exited at 175th Street.
Po1'10 Officer Bower pursued the vehicle to Montlake Avenue where he requested and was granted permission
Sw,f by the Supervisor to ram the vehicle. This resulted in Officer Bower losing control of his vehicle and
P1tIS striking a telephone pole and a home (occupants of the home were not injured, Officer Bower received
minor scratches). The suspects ran from their car approximately one mile south and Seattle Police patrol
and canine were unable to locate them. Officer Bower was treated at Harborview Hospital for injury to
his ear from glass shards. It is unknown if a Glock 9mm semi -automatic weapon found in the street is
related to this incident. An administrative review of the pursuit and shooting is being conducted but both
are believed to be within the City's policy. She requested anyone with information regarding this
incident contact the Edmonds Police Department.
Police Chief Miller commented on the professionalism demonstrated by Edmonds Police Officers,
assistance provided by the Seattle Police Department, and leadership provided by Mayor Hall. He was
thankful Officer Bower suffered only minor injuries. He advised the preliminary review indicates all
actions, including the return of fire to the suspect and ramming of the vehicle, were approved by a
Supervisor and were within the Department's policy.
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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO
RESCHEDULE ITEM 10 FOR JANUARY AS COMPLETE INFORMATION WAS NOT YET
AVAILABLE AND REPLACE THIS ITEM WITH "AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN
FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE CITY OF EDMONDS REGARDING FIRE
PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE SERVICES TO THE ESPERANCE
AREA". MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Fahey pulled Item Q; Councilmember Nordquist pulled Item P; and Council President
Petruzzi pulled Item R.
COUNCILMEMBER FAHEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO
APPROVE PASSAGE OF THE REMAINING ITEMS. MOTION CARRIED. The agenda items
passed are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
(B)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 5, 1995
(C)
APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #5614 THRU #5733 FOR THE WEEK OF
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DECEMBER 4, 1995 IN THE AMOUNT OF $714,142.23; APPROVAL OF CLAIM
WARRANTS #3264 THRU 5893 FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 11, 1995 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $318,871.94; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #95621 THRU
#957037 FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 16 THRU NOVEMBER 30, 1995 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $415,435.85
(D)
REPORT ON GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
G fu,1D
NOVEMBER 30,1995
(E)
APPROVAL OF PETTY CASH EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
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(F)
APPROVAL OF THE CURRENT PETTY CASH SCHEDULE
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APPROVAL OF 1996 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES
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AUTHORIZATIONPAY ATTORNEY FEES FOR ANNEXATION/FIRE DISTRICT
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NONEGOTIATIONS
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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WITH LAMB HANSON, LAMB APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
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AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW ONE YEAR CONTRACT FOR VICTIM ADVOCACY
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SERVICES WITH THE CENTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN
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4106D���6 (L) APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN CONTRACT
r7l���g5 (M) REPORT ON OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASING
AGREEMENT WITH LUND'S OFFICE ESSENTIALS
a.0#005"r (N) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT FOR ESPERANCE
-rg0gwrPME CONTRACT EMPLOYEES
GvMP�� T (0) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR ESPERANCE
�gu+PM CONTRACT EMPLOYEES
OAR*pr,6 (S) ORDINANCE NO. 3055 REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 411
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Re"-p 4TH AVENUE FROM RESIDENTIAL (RM 2.4) TO RESIDENTIAL (RM 1.5)
310 - (T) ORDINANCE NO. 3056 REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 117 -
NE 6TH AVENUE SOUTH FROM MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM 1.5) TO
COMMUNITY BUSINESS (BC)
per. 3057' (U) ORDINANCE NO. 3057 REGARDING A REZONE OF APPROXIMATELY 10.5 ACRES
REVt & LOCATED SOUTH OF 220TH STREET SW; NORTH OF 224TH SW; EAST OF 76TH
AVENUE WEST; AND WEST OF THE EXISTING CG ZONE; FROM "RM-2.4" TO
"CG"
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(V) ORDINANCE NO. 3058 REGARDING A REZONE OF APPROXIMATELY 1.83 ACRES
R� LOCATED AT 22701 76TH AVENUE WEST, FROM "BC" TO "RM-15."
3ID50/ y (W) ORDINANCE NO. 3059 LEVYING 1996 PROPERTY AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
Po SERVICES TAX
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$aq - (X) RESOLUTION NO.827 COMMENDING MAYOR LAURA M. HALL
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!.R Aa . (Y) RESOLUTION NO.828 COMMENDING COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL HALL
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M+R y Dooms (Z) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE 1995 SIGNAGE AND DOOR
HARDWARE ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND COUNCIL
ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
(AA) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON A REAL
PROPERTY MATTER
Councilmember Nordquist pulled Item P to express concern with the purchases of additional equipment
for the Esperance Fire Station as he understood the fire station was purchased as a turnkey operation and
was operational when purchased. Fire Chief Springer stated the proposed items are necessary to begin
operation on January 1, 1996 and are related to fire fighters' personal equipment. The purchase of the
fire station did not include personal equipment and there was not enough surplus/extra equipment
available to outfit the fire fighters.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING,
FOR PASSAGE OF ITEM P. MOTION CARRIED. The agenda item passed is as follows:
(P) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FIREFIGHTER BREATHING MASKS FOR
ESPERANCE CONTRACT EMPLOYEES
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Councilmember Fahey pulled Item Q as information was received from the City Attorney regarding
revised language (addition of "except as herein amended.")
COUNCILMEMBER FAHEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, FOR
PASSAGE OF ITEM Q WITH REVISED LANGUAGE.
City Attorney Phil Olbrechts explained the revision clarifies that the findings of the Hearing Examiner
are approved except for the matters which have been referred back to the Hearing Examiner by the
Council. Current Planning Supervisor Jeff Wilson recalled from the Council hearing that the Hearing
Examiner's decision was not upheld; it was remanded to the Hearing Examiner for further review. Mr.
Olbrechts suggested the first sentence of the second paragraph be deleted.
COUNCILMEMBER FAHEY WITHDREW HER MOTION, WITH THE AGREEMENT OF THE
SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER FAHEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, FOR
PASSAGE OF ITEM Q WITH REMOVAL OF THE FIRST SENTENCE OF THE SECOND
PARAGRAPH, "BASED UPON ITS RECORD, THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS THE
DECISION OF THE EDMONDS HEARING EXAMINER AND THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS SET FORTH IN HIS DECISION EXCEPT AS HEREIN AMENDED."
Councilmember Myers recommended the word "further" also be deleted from the second sentence of the
second paragraph, Mr. Olbrechts and Councilmember Fahey agreed.
MOTION CARRIED; COUNCILMEMBERS HALL AND KASPER OPPOSED,
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI ABSTAINED. The agenda item passed is as follows:
(Q) APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW OF A HEARING
HELD DECEMBER 5, 1995 ON AN APPEAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S
9 DECISION UNDER FILE NO. SM-95-87 REGARDING LOCATION OF A FENCE ON
SUNSET AVENUE (Property Location: Sunset Avenue between Edmonds and Caspers
Streets. Applicant/Appellant: Burlington Northern / File No. AP-95-149)
Council President Petruzzi pulled Item R to abstain from the vote as he was on vacation when the matter
was discussed.
COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FAHEY FOR
APPROVAL OF ITEM R. MOTION CARRIED; COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI
ABSTAINED. The agenda item passed is as follows:
D 3 (R) ORDINANCE NO. 3060 REGARDING A REZONE FOR SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY
�E�'"'E SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 22901 106TH AVENUE WEST, FROM "RS-8" TO PUBLIC
USE - "P"
3. AUDIENCE
John Carlin, 8725 242nd Street Southwest, Edmonds, explained the Edmonds Fire Chief has refused
gooa to allow the Action Council for Esperance (ACE) to meet in the Esperance Fire Station where they have
to met in the past. He requested the Council direct the Fire Chief to make this room available. Mayor Hall
"fiod requested the organization President, Peggy LaPlante, submit a formal request and noted ACE has been
politically motivated in the past. Mr. Carlin stated ACE has not been politically active recently; they are
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registered with the state as a corporation and are only a community organization. Mayor Hall advised
the City would be in contact with the organization.
Jerry Capretta, 938 Glen Street, Edmonds, advised Parks and Recreation Manager Arvilla Ohlde
,gog&0f assisted him in creating a memo to the Council regarding the Baseball Tournament next year. He
explained the benefits to the City, noting the tournament would coincide with the Tate of Edmonds. He
requested funding support in the amount of $8,500. Council President Petruzzi requested Ms. Ohlde
make a presentation to the Council Finance Committee and Mr. Capretta be invited to attend the meeting.
Ken Radu, 8629 238th Street, Edmonds, wished the Council a Merry Christmas.
Margaret Doyle, 20425 - 88th Avenue West, Edmonds, explained she has been a participant of LID
214 which has come before the Council a number of times. Two trees, toppled during Tuesday's
windstorm, had been brought to the City's attention in the past by another participant, Sandra Bean. The
City had assured Ms. Bean the exposed tree roots had been taken care.
Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, advised he was planning a Christmas tree and home
decorating contest for next year.
4. PRESENTATION TO MAYOR LAURA M. HALL AND COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL HALL
90 AND RECEPTION
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dR December 1995. Among his many contributions, he will be especially remembered for bringing his
vision to reality by pioneering the televising of the Edmonds City Council meetings. Mr. Petruzzi also
presented him with a plaque in appreciation.
p", Council President Petruzzi next read and presented Resolution 827 to Mayor Hall, commending her for
Hsu her service and dedication to the City. Mayor Hall was recognized for her service on the Planning
i Board, Library Board, City Council and as Mayor. Her term as Mayor began in 1992 and ends
�R&VeR December 31, 1995. In reading the resolution, Mr. Petruzzi stated: "Mayor Laura M. Hall has made
many noteworthy contributions not only during her term as Mayor but during her long and distinguished
23-year career with the City while wearing many different hats. Mayor Laura Hall has truly made a
difference." He also presented her with a plaque in appreciation. Mayor Hall thanked the Council, staff,
and citizens.
Council President Petruzzi declared a 20 minute recess for a reception honoring Mayor Hall and
Councilmember Hall. The meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
5. RECOGNITION OF RETIRING BOARDS AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
�/ Mayor Hall presented plaques in appreciation of dedicated service to retiring Board and Commission
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members, Keith Leisure, Architectural Design Board; Providence Cicero, Arts Commission; Jennifer
Mantooth, Arts Commission; Ramona Faires, Arts Commission; Suzetta Glenn, Arts Commission;
/y1 E Lawrence Gordon, Arts Commission; Jan O'Malley, Sister City Commission; Don Carr, Sister City
Commission; Michelle Carr, Sister City Commission; Anthony Carr, honorary Sister City Commission
member; Jeanne Thorsen, Sister City Commission; Sandy Bailey, Sister City Commission; and Evelyn
Laurine, Library Board.
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Y/ 6. OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW FIRE LIEUTENANTS
n'J'oFire Chief Michael Springer described the rigorous process for advancement in rank to Fire Lieutenant.
Mayor Hall swore in Fire Lieutenants Joel Woods and Doug Dahl. Mayor Hall and each
Councilmember congratulated Lt. Woods and Lt. Dahl.
RECOGNITION OF SENIOR POLICE OFFICER PROMOTIONS
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Fop'cE Police Chief Tom Miller described the rigorous procedure for promotion of Police Officers and their
pFF14045 increased responsibilities. Mayor Hall read and presented a certificate of promotion to Officers Michael
Blackburn and Bob Barker. Detective John Cameron was not present as he was investigating the
shooting; his certificate will be presented at a later date.
8. PRESENTATION BY DOWNTOWN PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE
Karen Wiggins, Chair of the Downtown Parking Committee, explained they are attempting to assist
both the businesses and employees. The current situation requires employees to move their cars every
40, It; three hours which is very disruptive to businesses. She displayed an overhead map showing the
PA; 1 4 designated employee parking permit areas for Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. She
Pot" 1f indicated she spoke with every business in town; all business owners and employees were in support of
the employee parking permit program. A charge of $25 per year is proposed to cover administrative
costs, signage and parking permits. They also want to encourage Ride Sharing Van Pooling for larger
employers in town. She estimated there are currently approximately 200 parking spaces outside the
regulated area; approximately 519 spaces were designated in the regulated areas. She displayed another
map indicating 163 residential parking permits.
Mayor Hall commented there is a possibility of a property for sale in the downtown area. Ms. Wiggins
indicated any excess funds from the sale of parking permits could be used to establish a parking fund to
possibly purchase additional property.
Ms. Wiggins stated the employee parking permit program would be a one-year pilot program with a six
month review. In addition they requested the north end of the Public Works parking lot be posted for
employee permit parking only, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Council President Petruzzi thanked the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee for their assistance.
Councilmember Fahey commented she walked the route with Ms. Wiggins and is very appreciative of
the effort to inventory the parking needs of the City.
COUNCILMEMBER FAHEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI, TO
ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DOWNTOWN PARKING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE TO INITIATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMITS
AND DIRECT STAFF AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT APPROPRIATE
RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO START THIS PILOT
PROGRAM IN EARLY 1996. MOTION CARRIED.
3p61 " COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO
ADOPT THE RIDESHARE ORDINANCE NO. 3061 AS DOCUMENTED IN EXHIBIT B.
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5�QR6 MOTION CARRIED.
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9. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT AND FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES TO CONDUCT CITIZEN SURVEY ON FUNDING NEW PUBLIC SAFETY
COMPLEX
Community Services Director Paul Mar advised the start date indicated in the packet would be changed
�µ$wo to December 20th due to cancellation of the previous week's Council meeting.
b0ro,
PO COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI,
to TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE ATTACHED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING OF $10,000 FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCY FUND. MOTION CARRIED.
10. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
BETWEEN SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE CITY OF
EDMONDS REGARDING FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
Rn�r SERVICES TO THE ESPERANCE AREA (Replaced DISCUSSION OF MEDICAL CONTROL
wrr# PHYSICIAN AGREEMENT which Council President Petruzzi requested be rescheduled for January
1996 as complete information was not yet available.)
Fire Chief Michael Springer explained this would clear up the definition in the original agreement with
the Esperance Fire Station and Snohomish Fire District No. 1. The original agreement described the
funding formula such that the Fire District would pay the City of Edmonds for fire, EMS and rescue
services the City provides in the unincorporated Esperance area. The amendment bases the funding
formula on the number of "alarm dispatch calls" occurring in the Esperance area and the cost of
operating the Fire Station. The cost of operating the Fire Station is in the proposed 1996 budget and an
"alarm dispatch call" is identified as (1) any call answered by the apparatus assigned to Fire Station 10,
(2) any district call located in the Esperance area regardless of what apparatus or jurisdiction answers the
alarm (this takes into account mutual aid and automatic aid agreements), (3) any Edmonds calls listed as
first -in on the run card assignments (Snohomish County has been divided into one-half square mile grids
and assigned a number and the first -in fire station or medical unit is identified by the grid assignment.)
He assured that the residents in the Esperance area within the City of Edmonds and in the incorporated
area would not receive diminished service, it would be maintained either equal or greater. Using one
year's data, an estimate of 625 alarm calls was established and, using the funding formula, the cost was
included in the 1996 budget. Administrative Services Director Art Housler has approved the funding
formula
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH FIRE
DISTRICT NO. 1. MOTION CARRIED.
C0Vb 11. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1995 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF
RmrsD UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS
pb9*r' Mayor Hall interjected at this time that Chuck Day, Accounting Manager, was voted Employee of the
Year.
Administrative Services Director Art Housler explained changes to the 1995 budget are accumulated
as a result of actions approved by the Council throughout the year; this year an additional $547,900 in
appropriations is necessary. He noted the City must open this discussion to public input prior to adoption
of the ordinance.
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3062 AMENDING THE 1995 BUDGET AS A
RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST WITHDREW HIS SECOND, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
PETRUZZI WITHDREW HIS MOTION.
Mayor Hall opened the public portion. No public input was presented; Mayor Hall closed the public
portion and remanded the matter to Council.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED TO REINSTATE THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED.
12. BUDGET WORK SESSION - Non -represented Employee Salaries for 1996, Review of other Funds,
Buv�� Finalize Budget, and Proposed Ordinance Adopting the 1996 Budget
Non -represented Employee Salaries for 1996
Councilmember Myers requested this be referred to the Salary Review Committee for further discussion.
Personnel Manager Brent Hunter advised the non -represented employee salaries for 1996 must be
passed by ordinance. Council President Petruzzi clarified this was to be on last Tuesday's agenda
(Council meeting canceled due to the windstorm). He agreed to have the Salary Review Committee
review this and bring it to the full Council as soon as possible. Mr. Petruzzi appointed Councilmember
Myers to replace Councilmember Kasper on the Salary Review Committee.
Review of other Funds
Administrative Services Director Art Housler identified the funds the Council previously reviewed.
Council President Petruzzi referred to Mr. Housler's letter dated December 8, pages 4 and 5, which is a
synopsis of what was discussed on Tuesday, December 5. These are the final adjustments made at that
time. Mr. Petruzzi questioned the $702,000 contract for the Sno-Isle Library, which has increased a
considerable amount every year during the past four years. He suggested consideration be given in 1996
to Edmonds providing library service on its own.
Councilmember Nordquist commented a recent newspaper article indicated Lynnwood was also
extremely concerned about the cost of the Library. He suggested Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace may
be interested in discussing this issue with Edmonds. It was determined discussion of this matter should
be placed on the Finance Committee agenda.
Finalize Budget
In response to Councilmember Earling, Mr. Housler said all Council requests and fund movements have
been included in the ordinance for adoption. Mr. Earling confirmed the only increase in tax (in contrast
to the 1996 preliminary budget) was going to the 106% of property tax; generating an additional
$126,000 across the City.
3ob3 Ordinance No 3063 Adopting the 1996 Budget
g96 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
6Ef NORDQUIST, FOR PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO.3063 ADOPTING THE 1996 BUDGET.
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Councilmember Kasper said he would vote against the ordinance based on the fact the City is up to 64%
of the General Fund going to salaries which normally has amounted to below 60% for years. The 1996
cash reserves are questionable as to whether they are adequate. Public safety increased from 36% in
1980 to 49% of the General Fund in 1996. It increased 8% in the last year alone. These funds are
getting so high that it is something that we will have to address. He felt zero based budgeting may be
needed in 1996 and this budget may need to be reopened.
MOTION CARRIED, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER OPPOSED.
Mayor Hall thanked Mr. Housler and staff for their assistance. Mr. Housler appreciated the cooperation
of all the Directors and Managers and particularly Chuck Day.
13. MAYOR
Mayor Hall reported on the Employee Awards Breakfast. She also noted Public Works, the EOC Center,
and all departments worked together on incidents related to Tuesday's windstorm. Mayor Hall next
suggested the acquisition of property on 5th Avenue be considered. Finally, she advised Everett's
Mayor, Ed Hanson, was appointed to the AWC Board of Directors.
City of Edmonds vs. Oxford House
oy.foRp Council President Petruzzi reported action was required with regard to the City of Edmonds vs. Oxford
1�0E House matter.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER,
TO APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OUTLINED IN THE CONSENT DECREE
AND AUTHORIZE THE INITIAL PAYMENT OF $50,000 IN SETTLEMENT OF EDMONDS VS.
OXFORD HOUSE CASE FROM THE ENDING CASH BALANCE FOR 1995. MOTION
CARRIED.
Council President Petruzzi said Item F should be removed from the next Consent Agenda. He requested
"Review of Emergency Notification Process" be removed from the January 9th agenda and
Councilmember Nordquist reschedule the item. Mr. Petruzzi also wished Mayor Hall well in the future
and thanked Councilmembers Kasper and Hall for their service.
City Attorney Phil Olbrechts indicated an amendment to the 1995 budget would be necessary as a result
of the Oxford House Settlement Agreement.
3 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FAHEY, TO
6E INSERT THE CHANGE INTO THE 1995 ORDINANCE (NO. 3062), IN CONSIDERATION OF
THE $50,000 PAYMENT FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS VS. OXFORD HOUSE LITIGATION.
MOTION CARRIED; COUNCILMEMBER KASPER ABSTAINED.
Councilmember Fahey wished everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and indicated she looks
forward to her new role as Mayor. She wished the best to Mayor Hall and Councilmember Hall.
Councilmember Earling reported on the dedication ceremony for the Edmonds Financial Center. He also
wished Mayor Hall, Councilmembers Hall and Kasper well.
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Councilmember Nordquist thanked the staff members for their assistance with the budget process. He
wished Mayor Hall and Councilmembers Hall and Kasper well and Happy Holidays to all.
Councilmember Myers wished Mayor Hall and Councilmembers Hall and Kasper well.
Councilmember Hall wished everyone a Happy Holiday season and announced the birth of his daughter,
Anna Elise Christine, on November 29th.
Mayor Hall thanked staff for their assistance and wished Councilmember Fahey well in her position as
Mayor. She wished everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building
650 Main Street
6:30 -10:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 19, 1995
SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 5, 1995
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #5614 THRU #5733 FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4, 1995 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $714,142.23; APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #3264 THRU #5893 FOR THE WEEK OF
DECEMBER 11, 1995 IN THE AMOUNT OF $318,871.94; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS
#95621 THRU #957037 FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 16 THRU NOVEMBER 30, 1995 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$415,535.85
(D) REPORT ON GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1995
(E) APPROVAL OF PETTY CASH EXPENDITURES FOR MONTH OF NOVEMBER 1995
(F) APPROVAL OF THE CURRENT PETTY CASH SCHEDULE
(G) APPROVAL OF 1996 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES
(H) AUTHORIZATION TO PAY ATTORNEY FEES FOR ANNEXATION/FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 NEGOTIATIONS
(1) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
W) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LAMB HANSON
LAMB APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
(K) AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW ONE YEAR CONTRACT FOR VICTIM ADVOCACY SERVICES WITH THE
CENTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN
(L) APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN CONTRACT
(M) REPORT ON OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH
LUND'S OFFICE ESSENTIALS
(N) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT FOR ESPERANCE CONTRACT EMPLOYEES
(0) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR ESPERANCE CONTRACT EMPLOYEES
(P) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FIREFIGHTER BREATHING MASKS FOR ESPERANCE CONTRACT
EMPLOYEES
(Q) APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW OF A HEARING HELD DECEMBER 5,
1995 ON AN APPEAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION UNDER FILE NO. SM-95-87 REGARDING
LOCATION OF A FENCE ON SUNSET AVENUE (Property Location: Sunset Avenue between Edmonds
and Caspers Streets. Applicant/Appellant: Burlington Northern / File No. AP-95-149)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 19, 1995
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING A REZONE FOR SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED
AT 22901 106TH AVENUE WEST, FROM "RS-8" TO PUBLIC USE - "P"
PROPOSED ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 411 - 4TH AVENUE
SOUTH FROM RESIDENTIAL (RM 2.4) TO RESIDENTIAL (RM 1.5)
PROPOSED ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 117 - 6TH AVENUE
SOUTH FROM MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM 1.5) TO COMMUNITY BUSINESS (BC)
PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING A REZONE OF APPROXIMATELY 10.5 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH
OF 220TH STREET SW; NORTH OF 224TH STREET SW; EAST OF 76TH AVENUE WEST; AND WEST OF
THE EXISTING CG ZONE; FROM "RM-2.4" TO "CG"
PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING A REZONE OF APPROXIMATELY 1.83 ACRES LOCATED AT
22701 76TH AVENUE WEST, FROM "BC" TO "RM-1.5"
PROPOSED ORDINANCE LEVYING 1996 PROPERTY AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TAXES
PROPOSED RESOLUTION COMMENDING MAYOR LAURA M. HALL
PROPOSED RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL HALL
REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE 1995 SIGNAGE AND DOOR HARDWARE
ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON A REAL PROPERTY MATTER
AUDIENCE (3 minute limit per person)
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR LAURA M. HALL AND COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL HALL, AND RECEPTION
RECOGNITION OF RETIRING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEMBERS
OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW FIRE LIEUTENANTS
RECOGNITION OF SENIOR POLICE OFFICER PROMOTIONS
PRESENTATION BY DOWNTOWN PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT AND FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO
CONDUCT CITIZEN SURVEY ON FUNDING NEW PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX
DISCUSSION OF MEDICAL CONTROL PHYSICIAN AGREEMENT
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1995 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED
TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS
BUDGET WORK SESSION
a. Non -represented Employee Salaries for 1996
b. Review Other Funds
C. Finalize Budget
d. Proposed Ordinance Adopting the 1996 Budget
13. (5 Min.) MAYOR
'arking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at 771-0245 with 24 hours advance notice to,
special accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 32. Delayed telecast of this Meeting appear:
ANednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 36, and the following Friday and Monday at noon on Channel 32.