07/23/1996 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
JULY 239 1996
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Barbara Fahey in the
Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street, followed by the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Barbara Fahey, Mayor
Dave Earling, Council President
Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Roger L. Myers, Councilmember
Jim White, Councilmember (arrived at 7:05)
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
Gary Haakenson, Councilmember
MEMO - ..; 9 ►'
STAFF PRESENT
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO
ADD A PROPOSED MUTUAL FIRST RESPONSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SNOHOMISH
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER ,11 AND SOUTHWEST SNOHOMISH
COUNTY MEDIC 7 TO THE AGENDA AS ITEM #8A FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES.
MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember White was not present for the vote.)
Ada to
COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO
Agenda:
ADD A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RFP FOR A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AS
RFP for
Pros.
AGENDA ITEM #8B. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember White was not present for the vote.)
Attorney
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, FOR
PASSAGE OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember White was
not present for the vote.)
2.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
(Councilmember White was not present for the vote.) The items passed are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL -
Approve
Minutes
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 16, 1996 .
Approve
(C) APPROVAL OF S_ PECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 18, 1996
Minutes
rove
(D) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #9175S THRU #11398F FOR THE WEEK OF
im
JULY 15, 1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $159,446.26; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
ants
WARRANTS #11378 THRU #11667 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THRU JULY 15, 1996
IN THE AMOUNT OF $515,024.49
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July 23, 1996
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Hekinan 13
Week
Mayor Fahey explained Hekinan Week introduces citizens to the culture of its Sister City, Hekinan
Japan, through displays throughout Parks and Recreation as well as on -going events during the week.
She read and presented the Proclamation declaring July 21 - 29 as Hekinan Week in Edmonds to Steve
Waite, Chair of the Sister City Commission, and Iyoko Okano, Chair of the Hekinan Week Activities.
Mayor Fahey invited the citizens of Edmonds to participate in the festivities.
PROCLAMATION FOR HEKINAN WEEK
Mr. Waite introduced the special guests visiting from Hekinan and participating in the festivities and Ms.
Okano introduced her family, visiting from Hekinan, who would also be assisting with the events during
the week. Mr. Waite described activities planned for Hekinan Week and thanked the Mayor's office for
their encouragement. Mayor Fahey noted the Sister City Commission had the support of the entire
Council. A gift exchange followed with gifts from the Sister City Commission and from Mayor Fahey to
Hekinan's Mayor and from Hekinan to Edmonds.
Council President Earling expressed his appreciation for the Hekinan delegation, stating it was an honor
for Edmonds to participate in the Sister City program with a city such as Hekinan.
Sdmonda 4. PRESENTATION OF $40,000 FROM EDMONDS CABLE CO TO EDMONDS COMMUNITY
Cable Co.
Purchase COLLEGE FOR PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE PUBLIQEDUCATIONAL
of Bquip- ment CABLECASTING CAPABILITIES
Community Services Director Paul Mar explained as part of the renewal of the franchise agreement
with Chambers Cable, Chambers Cable agreed to enhance the public/educational cablecasting
capabilities by providing $40,000 to the college for the purchase of new equipment. Jack Gradwohl,
Edmonds Cable Area Manager, presented Jack Oharah, Edmonds Community College President, with a
check for $40,000.
Mr. Oharah thanked the Council, Chamber's Cable, and Mr. Mar for their work in putting this agreement
together. He also recognized members of his staff, Dan Dootson and Greg Golden, for their assistance.
Dan Dootson, Media Services Coordinator, thanked Chamber's Cable and the City of Edmonds for
including this item in the franchise agreement and described the enhancements it made possible. Mayor
Fahey recognized Carolyne Christian, Edmonds Community College, for her participation.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO
APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED ACTION (ACKNOWLEDGE EDMONDS CABLE CO.'S
FULFILLMENT OF THE PUBLIC/EDUCATIONAL CABLECASTING REQUIREMENT OF THE
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO
ACCEPT THE FUNDS FOR PURCHASING NEW CABLECASTING EQUIPMENT). MOTION
CARRIED.
F7ry1
Terminal
g, DISCUSSION
OF POSSIBLE RECONSIDERATION
OF CITY COUNCIL DECISION
OF JUNE
18, 1996, RELATING TO THE HEARING ON AN APPEAL OF THE HEARING
EXAMINER
DECISION
(FILE NO SM-96-24) REGARDING
A SHORELINE
SUBSTANTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A
NEW OVERHEAD LOADING
WALKWAY AND
NEW PEDESTRIAN
EXPANSION
IMPROVEMENTS
TERMINAL BUILDING ON
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE
ON THE PIER AT THE EXISTING
THE SOUTH SIDE OF
PIER AND OTHER
FERRY TERMINAL
THE PIER MINOR
RELATED MINOR
SITE LOCATED AT
71 WEST MAIN
STREET, ALL WITHIN THE
WASHINGTON FERRY
RIGHT-OF-WAY
(Appellant: Natalie
Shippen / Applicant: WSDOT
- Ferries Division / File No.
AP-96-70)
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City Attorney Scott Snyder stated Councilmember Nordquist had questioned whether this issue could
be reconsidered as the Council's rules of procedure limit a motion for reconsideration to the meeting at
which the main action was taken. He explained, under Washington State law, a land use action requires
written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; a decision cannot be made orally. In 1961, the
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Washington Supreme Court held that a public body 1s free to amend its oral decision p to the time the
decision is announced. In more recent cases, the court has ruled that a quasi-judicial body loses its
jurisdiction over a decision once the written Findings of Fact are approved. The decision can then only
be changed on appeal. Therefore, he determined a motion to reconsider was appropriate at this time and
was consistent with the Council's rules of procedure. If the Council moved to reconsider, any ex-parte
communication must be disclosed by each Councilmember. The Council cannot take information
outside the record and to avoid the appearance of negotiating, legal staff has advised the Council to
distance themselves from staff on this issue who may be pursuing legislative direction on prior decisions.
However, Washington Supreme Court recognized in a similar case (Organization to Preserve
Agricultural Lands v. Adams County) that staff and Councilmembers may be involved in other
legislative actions regarding the matter that have little to do with the quasi-judicial action. He stressed
the Council should indicate whether the hearing was being continued for deliberation or to consider
evidence. -If evidence is to be considered, what information will be considered must be stated and the
Council polled to determine whether all will be in attendance on the date selected.
Councilmember Nordquist asked when the Findings of Fact became public. Mr. Snyder explained Mr.
Wallace, the City Attorney present at the last Council meeting, advised under the Public Records Act,
Findings are not released until they are final. However, the Council's past policy has been to release the
draft Findings to the public when they are released to the Council to allow the public an opportunity to
review the them prior to their approval.
Councilmember Petruzzi explained the overriding issue for him was safety away from the- ferry, such as
increased pedestrian traffic and the railroad tracks. He referred to a letter received addressed to Mr. Mar
from Washington State Ferries, dated July 16, in response to an earlier inquiry regarding safety. In view
of the possibility of resolving the issue of safety away from the dock, Councilmember Petruzzi felt it was
important that both sides have another opportunity to discuss those safety issues. He did not want to
reopen the hearing but only address the safety issue away from the dock.
Mr. Snyder noted the issue of safety arose during the Council's discussion and was not a subject in the
presentation by staff, Washington State Ferries or Natalie Shippen.
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON,
TO RECONSIDER COUNCIL ACTION ON FILE NO. SM-96-24 AND AP-96-70. MOTION
CARRIED, COUNCILMEMBER MYERS OPPOSED.
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON,
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 27, 1996 ON OR AFTER
7:00 P.M. THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE LIMITED TO TESTIMONY ON THE ISSUE OF
THE IMPACT OF INCREASED PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR TRAFFIC DUE TO THE
FERRY IMPROVEMENTS AND THE INCREASED TRAIN SPEEDS AND TRAFFIC THROUGH
THE WATERFRONT, AND MITIGATION MEASURES WHICH COULD OR WILL BE
EMPLOYED TO AMELIORATE THOSE IMPACTS.
Mr. Snyder stressed a necessary part of the public hearing would be disclosure of any ex-parte contacts
and an opportunity for each party to briefly address such contact.
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MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Snyder reminded the Council throughout the process to keep track of any ex-parte contact, noting
such contact was not illegal unless it was concealed.
Mayor Fahey declared a brief recess at this time.
Afford- 6. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIES
able
Housing
Planning Manager Rob Chave explained the purpose of this discussion was to provide the Council with
background information and an overview of housing issues as well as several options. He pointed out
GMA provides goals for housing needs and housing affordability throughout the state. Edmonds has
some unique challenges based on its topography and views, high land values, and the fact that the City is
largely built out (less than 5% of land is available for development).
Mayor Fahey described the importance of affordable housing to the economic development of the City,
noting affordable housing is needed to attract young families to the City. In addition, affordable housing
is necessary for those who are down -sizing and may now be forced to leave the City to find affordable
housing. This discussion would assist the Council in its up -coming discussion with the Planning Board
on ways to address housing opportunities in the City such as regulations, programs, etc. She noted a
video showing low income housing that is not detrimental to the community was not operational tonight
but may be shown at the Council's meeting with the Planning Board.
Council President Earling referred to information he provided from the Multiple Listing Service
indicating homes and condominiums sold in the City since January 1, 1996; there were 41 home sales
under $135,000 and 59 condominium sales, starting as low as $59,000. He acknowledged it may be a
challenge to find affordable housing in Edmonds, but it is available.
Mr. Chave said before the Planning Board begins to address the issue of affordable housing, they want to
know what the Council feels are the highest priorities. He introduced Judith Stoloff, the City's consultant
on housing issues.
Ms. Stoloff thanked Council President Earling for the materials he provided, noting her materials were
more statistical to give the Council an idea of the existing situation. She stressed that Edmonds built -out
condition prevents any radical changes in the nature of the City. As funding for programs is limited, she
recommended Edmonds focus on codes and strategies. If Edmonds wished to play a more active role, it
could join with other communities and act on a regional basis. She encouraged staff and
Councilmembers to attend a Snohomish County Building Conference at the Howard Johnson in Everett
on October 1, 1996 that will describe many of the affordable housing success stories. She briefly
reviewed several of the options for housing strategies available to the City such as accessory dwelling
units, infill development, review of the Planned Residential Development Ordinance, changes to the
permit review system, maintaining an active role in Snohomish Coutfty housing policy and programs,
public awareness, assistance to housing developers or local institutions, investing in older
neighborhoods, and a house matching program.
Councilmember Myers noted the City's current Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance prohibited a home
buyer from using the accessory dwelling unit for two years following the purchase. Mr. Chave noted this
was an issue the Council may want the Planning Board to address. He asked the Council to review the
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details of the many alternatives provided in the packet and determine priorities for the Planning Board to
pursue.
Mayor Fahey noted newly annexed areas and future annexation areas may also contain opportunities for
affordable housing. Council President Earling requested staff look at several "common wall"
construction projects in the area as a creative way to provide affordable housing and meet density goals
in the GMA.
Ms. Stoloff introduced Brian Zegler, McCoon Partners, who has been reviewing Edmonds codes. Mr.
Zegler referred to affordable housing as "reasonable priced" housing as down -sizing and changing
demographics often lead citizens to smaller home sites. He noted the Planned Residential Development
Ordinance was intended to allow innovation. He gave a slide presentation of possibilities for reasonable
priced housing including starter homes and the trend toward scaling down. He urged the Council to
focus on the use of the land, not the particular housing product.
(Councilmember Nordquist left the meeting at this time.)
comp. 7. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN
Human
Resources RESOURCES PLAN WITH EWING AND COMPANY
Plan
Personnel Manager Brent Hunter said the Council directed Mayor Fahey, with the assistance of Mr.
Hunter and Mr. Mar, to negotiate a professional services contract with Ewing and Company. He noted
the contract is already a week behind and the consultant is anxious to get started. The consultant would
like to meet with Councilmembers, either individually or in groups, but no retreat is planned. He also
asked the Council to consider the role they would like. the Human Resources Committee to play. He
explained the funding sources for the $57,000 cost of the contract and requested the Council's approval
of the contract.
COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS,
FOR APPROVAL OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR COMPREHENSIVE
HUMAN RESOURCES PLAN WITH EWING AND COMPANY. MOTION CARRIED.
(Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.)
RTA Final 8. PRESENTATION ON RTA FINAL PLAN .
Plan
Council President Earling explained the RTA approved the final plan in May 1996. In response to the
public's concern, the plan has been reduced to $3.9 Billion and a 10 year build out. In addition, emphasis
has been shifted away from light rail (the previous plan included 77 miles of light rail) and focuses on
solving issues on highways. One of the chief components of the new plan is the concept of HOV access
lanes; four of the fifteen ramps are in Snohomish County. Funds to complete HOV lanes have not been
included as the Legislature and Governor felt they should finish the RTA lanes. However, an
amendment would be possible if reallocation is necessary for completion. Two miles of HOV lanes
between the I-405/1-5 interchange and Canyon Park, which the state could not commit to, is included in
the RTA plan. Further, regional bus service has twice the funding of the previous plan which will free up
400,000 hours for local transit agencies to improve community connection. The plan continues to
include 81 miles of Commuter Rail from Everett to Lakewood. Light Rail has been reduced to a starter
system, with the first phase from the University District to SeaTac which will begin to solve congestion
issues and give citizens an opportunity to see the system and allow build out of additional segments in
future phases. If any unanticipated federal funding becomes available, the light rail will be expanded
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from the University District north to Northgate. The final RTA Plan assumes no state funding and
federal funding has been reduced by half. The reduction in Light Rail (which costs approximately $30-
40 Million per mile) accounts for much of the reduction.
Funding for the plan is provided by a 0.4% sales tax increase and a 0.3% MVET increase, over a 10 year
period which will cost an average household approximately $100 per year. The final RTA plan has the
support of Snohomish County Executive Drewel, Everett Mayor Hansen, Everett City Council,
Community Transit Board of Directors, Mountlake Terrace, Woodway, SCIT, Snohomish County
Chamber of Commerce and himself. He stressed the need to move forward with the RTA plan, noting by
the year 2015, it is estimated population approximately equal to the City of Portland will move into the
Puget Sound basin-1.3 million people. This plan will begin to address the long term transportation
needs to improve what is passed on to the next generation.
Councilmember Petruzzi described the congestion on Third and Fourth Avenues in downtown Seattle
and asked if Community Transit would be permitted to use the bus tunnel. Council President Earling
answered the bus' fuel systems are a concern; the RTA will continue to work with the City of Seattle
regarding concerns with surface transportation.
Councilmember Myers spoke in support of the final RTA plan and thanked Council President Earling-for
his work on the RTA.
Councilmember Haakenson thanked Council President Earling for keeping the citizens of Edmonds
informed of the RTA's progress, contrary to a concern expressed by a citizen at a previous Council
meeting.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke thanked Council President Earling. He stressed the positive impact the
Commuter Rail in particular would have on the economic development of Edmonds.
Council President Earling said this was an opportunity for regional officials to come together and
successfully make regional decisions. He asked the Council to consider passing a Resolution in support
of the final RTA plan which would be placed on a future Consent Agenda for approval.
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, THAT THE COUNCIL ESTABLISH A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE FINAL
RTA PLAN. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote).
First $a. PROPOSED MUTUAL FIRST RESPONSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Response
Agreement FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 11 AND SOUTHWEST SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Fire MEDIC EDIC 7.
11/
Medic 7
Councilmember Petruzzi indicated this item was brought to the Council for discussion only, although he
and Mayor Fahey would like the Council's approval of the concept. He pointed out the agreement was
presently in draft form. He explained Fire District 1 plans to merge with Fire District 11; Fire District 11
will continue to make their contribution to SnoCom. There are concerns with the funding of Medic 7 as
Fire District 11, who previously contributed the majority of the funding, will discontinue their support as
of January 1, 1997. A proposed solution to the overall problem is to enter into a Mutual First Response
Agreement with Fire District 11 (he identified three fire stations). Councilmember Petruzzi indicated he
and the Mayor support entering into such an agreement as it is the beginning of the creation of a solution.
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Fire Chief Michael Springer noted they have been working on achieving an agreement for mutual aid
service for advanced life support for many years. This agreement will close the gap in paramedic service
and they are interested in a similar agreement with Shoreline in the future. He expressed concern that the
contract did not specifically state "paramedic service" which differs from emergency medical service.
He also preferred the termination clause in the contract be extended to a one year notification
requirement. He recommended the section regarding compensation be clarified as Medic 7 paramedics
currently do not charge Edmonds residents for services rendered; Fire District 11 paramedics charge a
fee for services.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked if there was consensus by the Council to move forward and enter into an
agreement of this type. There was Council consensus with the concept.
RPP 8b. RFP FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS
Pros.
Attorney
Mayor Fahey explained changes had been made to the RFP provided to the Council last week. Changes
included the requirement that the Prosecuting Attorney process discovery requests and prepare
subpoenas as part of his/her duties as well as participate in the creation of a policy in Snohomish County
regarding domestic abuse and the creation of a victim advocacy program. At her request, Personnel
Manager Brent Hunter added language to the RFP regarding the expectation of the Prosecuting
Attorney's participation in that process, including an explanation from those responding to the RFP how
they view their role.
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO
APPROVE THE PROPOSED RFP FOR THE POSITION OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not.present for the vote).
Mayor Fahey referred to, information in the packet regarding hiring professional consultants. The
Prosecuting Attorney is actually contractual staff, who have historically been handled as professional
consultants. She indicated this issue should be addressed in the future and suggested the Human
Resources Study look at contractual staff positions being built into a line item in the budget. However,
for this selection, a consultant selection committee will be established, consisting of the Mayor, two
Councilmembers and two staff members. Council President Earling announced the appointment and
acceptance of Councilmembers Van Hollebeke and Haakenson to the consultant selection committee.
Paving Mayor Fahey read a list of paving projects in the. Edmonds area by Washington State Department of
Projects
Transportation as well as several paving projects being done by the City. She urged citizens to contact
City Hall as well as the local newspaper and future press releases for further information on road
projects.
Mayor Fahey announced a meeting offered by the City of Lynnwood at Meadowdale Middle School
Cafeteria on July 30 at 7:00 regarding details of the Olympic View Drive Improvement Project.
Annual Mayor Fahey announced August 6 as the 13th Annual .Night Out —residents throughout Edmonds and
,Night Out
across the nation are invited -to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening (7-10 p.m.)
outside with neighbors and police. Blockwatch neighborhoods in Edmonds will be hosting a variety of
special events such as block parties, BBQ's and McGruff the Crime Watchdog will visit blockwatch
neighborhoods that have signed up for this event.
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Adult Mayor Fahey urged citizens to attend the hearing on the Adult Entertainment Ordinance on July 24 at
Enter-
tainment 7:00 in the Plaza -Room.
Mayor Fahey urged everyone to participate in the Hekinan Week activities as well as attend Sunday
Concerts in the Park at 3:00 p.m. and children's concerts at 11:30 on Thursdays at the Anderson Center.
Mayor Fahey announced she would be on vacation beginning July 26 and would returnAugust 8.
Council President Earling will act as Mayor in her absence.
Mayor Fahey directed the Council's attention to the numerous letters received from citizens regarding the
Police and Fire Departments and requested Councilmembers pass on their compliments.
10. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
7c-__:1_t1_11 Council President Earling explained that every five years Community Transit must request bids for its
Transit
DART service. After consideration of another firm that bid, the Senior Service Group was again selected
to provide the service.
As he was not present for the approval of the July 16 minutes, Councilmember White asked that they be
reconsidered so a correction could be made.
correc-
tion to
July 16 COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, FOR
Minutes RECONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE JULY 16 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
(Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote).
COUNCILMEMBER WHITE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, THAT
THE JULY 16 MINUTES BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE STATEMENT (PAGE 3, PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT) THAT "THE COPS UNIVERSAL GRANT WAS CONSIDERED
TO BE A PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ADVANCED THE
ISSUE FOR APPROVAL TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND DETERMINATION OF
WHETHER FUNDING WAS FEASIBLE" AND ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES AS AMENDED.
MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote).
Economic Councilmember Van Hollebeke reported the Edmonds Alliance for Economic Development is very
Develop-
ment active and has elected officers. A mini retreat is planned for August 8 and he encouraged the public to
provide input. He reminded citizens of the public hearing regarding regulation of sexually oriented
business on July 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Plaza Room of the Library. He noted written comments could
Regional also be provided. The Edmonds Regional Swimming Pool Committee is considering an indoor
SwiPooling swimming pool/recreation pavilion and it is hoped a cooperative effort with Snohomish County can be
achieved, possibly a joint venture with the YMCA. He encouraged the public to provide input on this
Water issue also. He further reported on a meeting he attended at the Alderwood Water District regarding
Needs future water needs for Edmonds. Projected needs into the year 2012 are being considered; solutions are
costly but fortunately Edmonds' portion would be small. '
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
BARBARA S. FAHEY, MAYOR SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building
650 Main Street
_ 7:00 -10:00 p.m.
JULY 23, 1996
WORK MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7.00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 16, 1996
(C) APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 18, 1996
(D) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #9175S THRU #11398F FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 15, 1996 IN
THE AMOUNT OF $159,446.26; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #11378 THRU #11667
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THRU JULY 16, 1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $515,024.49
3. (15 Min.) PROCLAMATION FOR HEKINAN WEEK „
4. (10 Min.) PRESENTATION OF $40,000 FROM EDMONDS CABLE CO. TO EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FOR PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE PUBLIC/EDUCATIONAL CABLECASTING
CAPABILITIES
5. (15 Min.) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE RECONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL DECISION OF JUNE 18, 1996,
RELATING TO THE HEARING ON AN APPEAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER DECISION (FILE NO.
SM-96-24) REGARDING A SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A
NEW OVERHEAD LOADING WALKWAY AND NEW PEDESTRIAN TERMINAL BUILDING ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF THE PIER, MINOR EXPANSION ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PIER, AND OTHER
RELATED MINOR IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PIER AT THE EXISTING FERRY TERMINAL SITE
LOCATED AT 71 WEST MAIN STREET, ALL WITHIN THE WASHINGTON STATE FERRY RIGHT-OF-
WAY (Appellant: Natalie Shippen / Applicant: WSDOT - Ferries Division / File No. AP-96-70)
6. (90 Min.) PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIES
7. (10 Min.) APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN
RESOURCES PLAN WITH EWING AND COMPANY
8. (20 Min.) PRESENTATION ON RTA FINAL PLAN
9. (5 Min.) MAYOR
10. (15 Min.) INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at 771-0245 with 24 hours advance notice
for special accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 32. Delayed telecast of this meeting appears the
following Wednesday, Friday and Monday at noon on Channel 32.