10/01/1996 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
OCTOBER 1, 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
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
Gary Haakenson, Councilmember
Alex Moore, Student Representative
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
Tom Miller, Police Chief
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Noel Miller, Public Works Superintendent
James Walker, City Engineer
John Bissell, Associate Planner
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
FAdd�t—, to Mayor Fahey requested an Executive Session for discussion of a personnel matter be added to the agenda
Agenda as Item 5a. She also requested Item 9 (Discussion of Issue of Charging for Transport Fees for Basic Life
Support Responses) be pulled from the agenda and replaced with "Authorization to Replace the
Heating/Ventilating/Air Conditioning Unit for the Library Plaza Meeting Rooms". She then requested an
Executive Session for discussion of a real estate matter, a legal issue and a personnel matter be added to
the Agenda at the end of the meeting following Item 11.
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED.
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COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
PETRUZZI, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
Council President Earling pulled Item E from the Consent Agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
EARLING, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO APPROVE ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WITH
THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM E. MOTION CARRIED.
(A) ROLL CALL
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(B)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1996
(C)
APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #12192 THRU #12802 FOR THE WEEK OF
SEPTEMBER 23,1996, IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,193.62
Claim for I
(D)
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM MARLENE
Damages
FORTUNE ($10,000)
utility
(F)
ACCEPTANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENT FROM ALEXANDRA J. AND WILLIAM M.
Easement
SHIREY, JR., AT 15732 70TH AVENUE WEST
utility
(G)
ACCEPTANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENT FROM KENNETH E. AND ANNIE L. RUFF,
Easement
AT 15730 70TH AVENUE WEST
City Park
(H)
REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE CITY PARK
improvements
IMPROVEMENTS (LOWER RESTROOM AND PARK SHELTER) PROJECT AND
COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
(1) AUTHORIZATION FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO PACIFIC NORTHWEST
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t-of-state
el state POLLUTION CONTROL ASSOCIATION'S TECHNICAL CONFERENCE IN BOISE,
IDAHO
Ord.3116 (J) ORDINANCE NO. 3116 AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE BY REENACTING
Planting/ I FORMERLY ADOPTED PROVISIONS OUTLINING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF
ition Strips ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS TO MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCT
PLANTING STRIPS AND TRANSITION STRIPS
Council President Earling spoke in support of final approval of the 6-lot plat, "The Orchard". He
explained the builder has been going through the process for the past 18 months. It is a very good,
project, and is an example of one of the benefits provided by the GMA process —one appeal which helps
streamline the builders' process.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS,
FOR APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEM E. MOTION CARRIED. The item approved is as follows:
Approval of (E) FINAL APPROVAL FOR
"Ib" PROJECT LOCATED AT
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Building Company, Inc.)
3. AUDIENCE
THE 6-LOT PLAT AND PRD FOR "THE ORCHARD"
1312 9TH AVENUE NORTH (Applicant: The Edmonds
Councilmember Van Hollebeke introduced Molly Struther, a Senior at Seattle Prep, who was attending
the Council meeting as part of a student project. He was delighted to have her present and glad to see
young people participating in the local government process.
JC.1Susan Reichmann, Director of the Office of Neighborhoods, City of Shoreline, invited the Mayor and
T Council to Shoreline's first Neighborhood Conference on Saturday, October 12 at the Shoreline Center.
w I Guest speakers will be from Little Rock, Arkansas, the site of this year's National Neighborhood
Conference. Little Rock has Neighborhood Alert Centers which combine police, code enforcement and
neighborhoods.
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Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, said he spoke with a representative of Kinko's in
Nevada and suggested the City contact Kinko's about locating in Edmonds. He commented Bellevue's
priority is bringing in new residents to support businesses. Further, he commented on the large number
of hotel rooms added in the last year in Nevada and the amount of revenue they generate.
Historical
Fred Bell, 21006 80th Pl. W, Edmonds, on behalf of the Edmonds Historical Society, directed attention
Society to the packet Councilmembers received which includes an architect's report. He read the letter which
Request referenced the Administrative Services Building. The Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical
Society Board of Governors investigated the possibility of moving the building to a new location and
renovating it to accommodate the needs of the museum. The investigation included a physical inspection
of the building, obtaining estimates for the purchase of a new site, site preparation, provisions for
parking, landscaping and renovation of the building to bring it to code. The total cost of the project was
approximated to be $365,000. Although the museum cannot proceed with the project, the Board of
Governors feel efforts should be made to preserve the building. Some of the reasons for preservation
include: the historical significance it was constructed in 1928 and was the location of the first Women's
Cultural Service Organization, the beauty of its architecture and landscaping, ideally located near the
Centennial Plaza, the log cabin and the museum, and preservation of architectural heritage within the
Edmonds downtown area. The Board of Governors suggests forming a partnership with the City which
would keep the building at its present location and allow'the museum to maintain and renovate it to meet
their requirements. Mr. Bell commented the Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new location and
the Alliance will also be seeking another location when the Finance Building is occupied. On behalf of
the membership, he respectfully requested the City give favorable consideration to such a project.
Financial Rich Demeroutis, 921 Pine St., Edmonds, played a tape of remarks made by Councilmember Petruzzi at
Center the July 18 Council meeting, in which he stated the City did not count on the rents from the Financial
Building Center to pay the bond; the rents were looked at as a plus factor and placed in the general fund. Mr.
Demeroutis recalled Mr. Mar stated a few weeks ago that the bid for the design plans for the Financial
Center required an additional $57,900. Plan 3, to renovate the first and second floor of the building will
cost $663,000 plus $54,000 tax; Lewis Architects initial contract was $81,000; and the extension was
$57,900. Material provided and work performed by the City amounts to $67,106 (material he felt should
be billed to the 126 Fund) and the HVAC recharge will cost $10,000. He commented this was an
incomplete list as he did not have the $4,500 real estate appraisal, the $7,700 structural appraisal and
attorney fees, etc. He recalled this was a $5 million project with approximately $575,000 remaining.
The additions, which total $933,000, and the $4.345 purchase price results in the project being $300,000
over the $5 million cost of the bonds and only 2/3rd of the building will have been renovated. This does
not include replacing the HVAC, or addressing structural failure in the event of an earthquake. He
questioned whether the money was in the general fund and urged the Council to be accountable to the
taxpayers.
Roger Oliver, 1031 2nd S, Edmonds, commented it is a shame the old church must be demolished. He
commended the Street Department for their excellent response time to his calls regarding curb cuts for
the disabled or a cracked and/or sunken sidewalks.
Mayor Fahey introduced Jim Hills of The Herald Newspaper. Mr. Hills explained The Herald purchased
the Enterprise papers that publish in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Mill Creek. He has
worked for the Herald for ten years and will now be Editor of the Herald Weekly Group. The same
Enterprise reporters will continue to serve Edmonds. He invited anyone to call with comments (775-
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7521). As part of the Herald's plan of purchase they will add resources (people) including another full-
time photographer and a full-time education writer. `
Day 4. PROCLAMATION FOR CO 4MUNITY TR NSIT DAY IN RECOGNITION OF 20 YEARS OF
Transit Day
Community SERVICE
Mayor Fahey read a Proclamation declaring October 4, 1996 as Community Transit Day in Edmonds and
presented the Proclamation to John Sudsinski, Deputy Director of Planning and Marketing at Community
Transit. Mr. Sudsinski, on behalf of the Board of Directors and staff at Community Transit, thanked
Mayor Fahey for the Proclamation. He said Friday is their 20th birthday of what began as 18 rented
buses. He thanked Edmonds for joining Community Transit at its inception with special thanks to
Councilmembers Earling and Van Hollebeke for their leadership and stewardship.
5. week PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 6 -12 AS WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE
Without
Violence Mayor Fahey explained Pathways for Women, located in Lynnwood, and serves all of Snohomish
County, recently merged with the YWCA. The YWCA has a national program, Week Without Violence,
which is intended to encourage people to imagine life without violence. She read a Proclamation
declaring October 6 12 as Week without Violence and presented the Proclamation to Annie Milling,
Employment Manager at Pathways.
Mayor Fahey recognized Jerry Blanton, State Representative, who was attending the Council meeting.
5A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Mayor Fahey declared the meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. for discussion of a
personnel matter.
Mayor Fahey reconvened the meeting at 7:58 p.m. She explained last week Police Chief Miller
submitted his resignation to pursue a new career path. She indicated at that time that she would return to
the Council with a proposal for selecting a new Chief. During the week, she realized there was an
extremely qualified candidate in the Police Department, one who was a top candidate for the position last
time. At that time, the two candidates were of equal merit and it was a difficult selection to make. She
asked for the Council's concurrence with naming Assistant Police Chief Robin Hickok to be the next
Police Chief of Edmonds.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI,
Robin Hickok Nominated as TO ACCEPT THE NOMINATION OF ROBIN HICKOK AS THE NEXT CHIEF OF POLICE.
Police Chief MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Fahey said she looked forward to working with him. Mr. Hickok thanked the Council for their
support and appointing him as Edmonds Police Chief. He stated he will continue what Police Chief
Miller began in the department; noting when Chief Miller came, the department was good but now it is
better and hopefully when he leaves, it will be even better. He thanked his wife, Susan, for her support
during his 23 years with the Edmonds Police Department.
Each Councilmember congratulated him on his promotion. Councilmember Petruzzi said this
appointment is one great man succeeding another great man. He acknowledged the great job Chief
Miller has. done in the last two years, and believes Chief Hickok will continue with the programs and
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expand with his own ideas. Councilmember Petruzzi said he has never heard a negative comment about
Chief Hickok. Whenever he has had occasion to call Chief Hickok, he has been very patient and more
than just informative —"He is an excellent man and the citizens of Edmonds will be well served by him."
Councilmember Myers congratulated Chief Hickok, stating he is confident he will do a good job. He
also complimented Mayor Fahey for moving on this quickly to allow continuity in the department and
show the citizens of Edmonds a good candidate was on the staff and an expensive national search was
unnecessary.
Councilmember White pointed out the Police Officer's Association strongly endorses Chief Hickok as
their candidate and lent their full support to his nomination and appointment. Councilmember White
commented during his service as part-time judge, Chief Hickok has always had the highest regard of the
judiciaries and other officers.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke added his congratulations, noting he had an opportunity to work with
Chief Hickok on the Community Oriented Policing Program and it has been a pleasure to get to know
him.
Councilmember Nordquist congratulated Chief Hickok and commented he is the sixth Police Chief in
that position during his tenure on the Council —each has had their own strengths. He pointed out Chief
Hickok has a great deal of history and has always been an asset to the department.
Council President Earling and Councilmember Haakenson also congratulated Mr. Hickok.
Mayor Fahey proposed to have Mr. Hickok's swearing in on October 22 (third Tuesday). She pointed out
Chief Miller's resignation would be effective November 1 and he has committed to working with Chief
Hickok on a smooth transition.
6. HEARING - CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS FOR SUBDIVISION
Hearing (C.Johnson) APPROVAL OF THE SHORT SUBDIVISION TENTATIVELY APPROVED BY THE CITY
File Nos. COUNCIL ON APPEAL ON APRIL 16. 1996 THE CONTINUED HEARING WILL CONSIDER
P-96- 25 9 & AA REQUEST TO MODIFY THE REQUIRED STREET SETBACK ON THE NORTHSIDE OF
P-96-
THE APPLICANT'S PROPERTY (Property Location: 17000 Talbot Road;Applicant: Chester
Johnson; File Nos. S-95-129 and AP-96-25)
Mayor Fahey asked if any Councilmember wished to make a disclosure. Council President Earling said
he lives about 3/4 mile from the applicant's property. Councilmember Haakenson said he lives even
closer and is well acquainted with the applicant. Councilmember Myers said he is very good friends
with the applicant's son, Dave and his wife, Inga.
There were no challenges to participation by any Councilmember.
Associate Planner John Bissell explained this item was reviewed by the Council on April 16 as an appeal
of the Hearing Examiner's decision. The Council upheld the appeal and approved the subdivision. The
applicant and staff were to return to the Council to consider conditions of approval. One of the intended
conditions was that the applicant obtain a variance for reduction of the setback on the north side of the
property. The applicant submitted a declaration for a modification of a subdivision to reduce the
setback; staff has reviewed the declaration and recommends approval of the modification and approval of
the subdivision with the conditions shown in the Council's packet.
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Gary Huff, representing the Johnson family, concurred with the staff report and their recommendation.
He thanked staff and Mr. Snyder, City Attorney, for the efforts to solve a number of problems:
Mayor Fahey opened the public participation portion of the hearing. As there were no members of the
public present to address the Council, Mayor Fahey closed the public participation portion of the hearing
and remanded the matter to Council.
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON, TO
APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED ACTION.
Councilmember Petruzzi commented the proposal by staff and the request by the applicant is good,
common sense and makes this property work for the applicant.
MOTION CARRIED.
Brackett's 7. APPROVAL OF BRACKETT'S LANDINIG PARK SOUTH DESIGN AND ALJTHOgIZATION TO
Landing Park BEGIN CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
South
Councilmember Petruzzi commended Ms. Ohlde for her perseverance noting this began with Council
action in July 1992.
Parks and Recreation Manager Arvilla Ohlde, described the acquisition of the property with the
assistance of Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Futures funds for passive
recreational use with funding (which required matching funds) from Interagency Committee for Outdoor
Recreation for development. She explained the one acre upland area will be developed for passive use
and one acre of tidelands will be left in a natural state and complimented- with Beach Ranger and marine
education programs in the City. She noted one of the challenges in designing the park was the intense
action on the sides of the park.
John Barker, Landscape Architect, Galloway + Barker, 1514 NW 52nd. Seattle, explained Brackett's
Landing South will offer open space, wildlife habitat, view protection, passive recreation, picnic areas,
seating, bus shelter, a public plaza coordinated with the ferry terminal, and streetscape consistent with
Edmonds downtown and waterfront. He described the series of "dunes" that will roll up from the beach
into an open lawn with seating near the ferry terminal and the bus shelter and micro -climates of open
lawn in the center of the park with native plantings surrounding the park. He displayed the view of the
ferry terminal from the park, noting they worked with the Ferry System to determine a compatible plan
for both park and ferry users. He displayed a sketch showing the historical street lights, hanging flower
baskets, rock walls to be used for benches to tie the ferry terminal and the park together; and the picnic
shelter (inspired in part by the wave structure in a park in Edmonds' Sister City, Hekinan, as well as the
dune -like form of the site plan). Wave/ripple pavers (inspired by the site's drainage) will be used on the
loop pathway through the park. Drainage from the roof of the ferry terminal and the park will be utilized
to create seasonal stream -like corridors through the park and onto the beach. This biofiltration will clean
the site water as well as provide wildlife habitat and irrigation for some plantings. Interpretive signs,
unique to this site, will celebrate the natural and cultural history of Brackett's Landing South and
Edmonds.
Councilmember Myers asked the purpose of the cutout on the northeast corner. Mr. Barker explained as
a result of meetings with Community Transit, the Ferry System, the City's Transportation Engineer and
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Public Works, this was designed as a drop-off area for disabled individuals for both the park and the
ferry terminal.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI,
THAT THE COUNCIL GIVE FINAL APPROVAL OF THE BRACKETT'S LANDING PARK
SOUTH DESIGNS AND AUTHORIZE THE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
ON THE PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Petruzzi commended Ms. Ohlde for the wonderful job she has done on the park and for
her professionalism.
Councilmember Petruzzi left the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
8. Alderwood UPDATE ON ALDERWOOD WATER DISTRICT CAPITAL PLAN
Water District
Capital Plans Community Services Director Paul Mar explained the north service area of the City receives its water
from the Alderwood Water District and the south service area receives its water from the City of Seattle.
He displayed a map of the Alderwood Water District, identifying Edmonds and other purchasers of water
from Alderwood Water District. He also identified the location of Clearview Water Project. He
displayed a map of the City of Edmonds, identifying areas currently served by Alderwood Water District
and those served by Seattle.
Public Works Superintendent Noel Miller explained Alderwood Water District, along with the City of
Everett and other water districts in South Snohomish County, is undertaking a $50 million project to
accommodate the future water needs of the South County area. The project is moving forward at a fast
pace to allow them to meet their projected water needs in the near future. In 1968, Edmonds entered into
an agreement with Alderwood to bring water into the City from the City of Everett via Alderwood's
pipeline. This transmission system will be at capacity in 2000 based on Alderwood's growth projections.
He displayed Alderwood's Projected Maximum Day Water Requirements for Lynnwood, Mountlake
Terrace and Edmonds. Edmonds has always told Everett and Alderwood that the Edmonds service area
extends to the King -Snohomish County line for their long range projected water demands.
City Engineer Jim Walker displayed a graph showing increases in the number of customers and average
daily demand. Although customers were added, water demand has not increased significantly. Much of
the demand depends on weather but there is no clear trend that the City of Edmonds needs a massive
quantity of new water. He displayed a graph of total water usage and average daily temperature which
indicate water usage is following trends. He displayed a graph of daily water demand, the average
demand during the year, and the water available from Alderwood and Seattle. With the flexibility
provided Edmonds by two water sources, the City is not forced to purchase additional capacity on the
pipeline at an additional cost to its customers. Further, there are no trends toward higher water
consumption and the City has the ability to get additional water from Seattle, although at a higher price.
He explained if the City changed and received all its water from Alderwood, in addition to the cost of
capital facilities, modifications to the City's system would also be necessary to provide sufficient fire
flow to the south end of the City. At this time, staff does not see a need for Edmonds to commit to the
Clearview Water Project.
Mr. Miller explained in the year 2000, Alderwood's consultants have estimated Edmonds would need
approximately 6.5 million gallons a day, the maximum the existing pipeline corridor can handle. If the
City wants additional water, participation in the $50 million capital project is necessary. In the
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Community Service Committee meeting it was pointed out that in the past, Seattle has asked Edmonds to
cut off the City's source of supply due to water shortages as a result of weather conditions, system
failure, etc. Edmonds voluntarily did that (and supplied the City, of Edmonds via the Alderwood Water
District). Edmonds could have continued to receive its two million gallons a day from Seattle but
participation in Seattle's water conservation measures would have been required.
Councilmember Earling commented the eastside has formed an alliance of cities to address issues related
to the Seattle water supply. Mr. Walker explained Seattle has indicated a preference that a central
agency be formed to handle wholesale water distribution to eliminate the need to negotiate with
individual agencies. He explained basic issues are being addressed now and the City will likely become
more involved in the future. Council President Earling stressed the need for the City to be involved in
issues that affect the City in the long term. He requested staff provide a report on this issue periodically
to the Community Services Committee.
Mr. Miller explained participation in the Clearview Water Project requires up front contribution for
future water needs. (Capital projects are usually funded by an increase in rates to cover the bonds the
Water District would sell for the capital improvements.) If the City desires an additional 5 million
gallons of water per day in the future to provide water to the area down to the King/Snohomish County
line, the City must come up with over $5 million, which would likely result in a $.30 increase to
customers. In addition, staff estimates the City would have to spend an additional $2 million in capital
improvements to deliver Alderwood water to customers located near the King/Snohomish County line.
Staff recommends the City continue to. receive its water from both sources and, based on water
projections in the future, water conservation and utilization of the Seattle water source, feel participation
in the Clearview Water Project is unnecessary.
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE , THAT THE CITY. COUNCIL SUPPORT STAFF'S OPINION THAT THE CITY
SHOULD PLAN TO CONTINUE TO USE THE SEATTLE WATER SUPPLY AS WELL AS THE
ALDERWOOD WATER SUPPLY AS THE LONG TERM STRATEGY. IN ADDITION, THE
CITY SHOULD MINIMIZE ITS PARTICIPATING IN THE CLEARVIEW WATER PROJECT,
BASED ON THE COSTS AS PRESENTED TO THE CITY THUS FAR AND CONTINUE USING
SEATTLE SUPPLY FOR FUTURE GROWTH. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmembers Petruzzi
and Nordquist were not present for the vote.)
Hearing/Air 9. ' AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THE BEATINGIVENTILATIONZAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
Conditioning FOR THE LIBRARY PLAZA METING ROOMS.
Unit at Plaza
Meetingltm. public Works Superintendent Noel Miller pointed out the need for a decision regarding
repair/replacement of the heating/ventilation/air conditioning unit due to the failure of a condenser and
the upcoming colder weather. He explained the building was built in 1980 and the HVAC unit has
reached the end of its useful life. Replacement of the HVAC unit at a cost of $13,500 would be
preferable over replacement of the failed condenser unit at a cost of $4,500. A further option would be to
replace the existing electric HVAC with a new gas fired unit. Staff has worked with Cascade Air.
Conditioning on other City projects and find them to be a highly reputable business. . Another local
vendor has been contacted but has not yet responded.
Councilmember Haakenson acknowledged time was of the essence but preferred two other bids be
submitted. Councilmember Myers agreed and supported the proposal to provide natural gas to the
building.
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Mr. Miller requested that the Council authorize $1200 for the gas company to provide gas service to the
building.
Councilmember Earling asked the time required for two additional bids. Mr. Miller advised, due to the
Council's meeting schedule, it could be placed on the Council's October 15 agenda. He pointed out the
Plaza Room is also used for court and is rented out on weekends.
For Councilmember White, Mr. Miller said Cascade Air Conditioning has indicated the unit could be
installed in two weeks.
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON, TO
AUTHORIZE THE NECESSARY EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE GAS SERVICE TO
THE BUILDING AT A COST NOT -TO -EXCEED $1,200, FROM THE 116 FUND. MOTION
CARRIED. (Councilmembers Petruzzi and Nordquist were not present for the vote.)
10. MAYOR
w---y Mayor Fahey directed attention to a number of letters in the Council's packet from citizens in the
Meadows Woodway Meadows area regarding a proposed development in Woodway and the possibility of the
creation of an arterial that would open up 237th, which is currently a dead-end. A representative of the
City attended a hearing on the matter last week and made comments on the EIS as well as the City's
opposition to opening 237th to anything other than emergency vehicle access. This is the same position
taken by Woodway and Shoreline. She assured the residents of that area that the City would do
everything it could to continue to oppose opening 237th.
Mayor Fahey thanked Councilmembers Van Hollebeke and Petruzzi for attending the employee picnic at
City Park and Councilmember Myers for donating the use of his cabin for a weekend for a door prize. A
picnic shelter, designed by a staff member, Jim Roberts, and built by staff were dedicated. She urged
citizens to visit the park.
Mayor Fahey announced she would be on vacation for a week beginning October 2. Council President
Earling would be acting Mayor in her absence. She noted Council President Earling may also be gone a
few days during her vacation; therefore, Councilmember Myers will be Mayor Pro-Tem. Staff has been
in intense budget meetings the past week and implementing a modified version of zero -based budgeting.
She thanked Councilmember Haakenson for his participation in the meetings. Administrative Services
Director Art Housler will be processing the information compiled over the last week.
11. COUNCIL
Council President Earling advised he and Councilmember Myers attended the groundbreaking ceremony
for Edmonds-Woodway High School. He also announced Councilmember Haakenson was selected to be
a participant in the Budget Review process.
Mayor Fahey commented she is required to bring a completed budget to the Council by November 1.
She requested a budget presentation be scheduled for the fifth Tuesday, October 29. Council President
Earling noted goals identified at the retreat may be included on that agenda.
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Councilmember Haakenson commented he spent the past four to five working days reviewing each line
of the budget and noted the importance of allowing the Mayor the opportunity to review the budget on
the fifth Tuesday. He then commended Fire Fighter Bob Schmidt who provided aid to an accident victim
in Lynnwood before Medics arrived.
Councilmember Myers commented on the Edmonds-Woodway High School groundbreaking ceremony
and said the citizens of Edmonds will appreciate the new facility which can be used by the community as
well as the high school. He also congratulated Student Representative Alex Moore on his letterman's
jacket.
Excused COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO
Absence EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER WHITE FROM THE SEPTEMBER 16 COUNCIL MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmembers Petruzzi and Nordquist were not present for the vote.)
Mayor Fahey thanked Council President Earling for his remarks at the Edmonds-Woodway High School
groundbreaking ceremony.
Community Services Director Paul Mar reminded the Council that the Public Safety Building design
team will have its first public meeting on Thursday, October 3 in the Plaza Room at 6:00 p.m.
Executive 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Session
Mayor Fahey adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 9:23 p.m. for approximately 20-30 minutes
for discussion of a real estate matter, a legal issue and a personnel matter. She announced the Council
would adjourn immediately following the Executive Session.
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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.
OCTOBER 1, 1996
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 SEPTEMBER 24, 1996
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #12192 THRU #12802 FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 23, 1996, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $148,193.62
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM MARLENE FORTUNE ($10,000)
(E) FINAL APPROVAL FOR THE 6-LOT PLAT AND PRD FOR "THE ORCHARD" PROJECT LOCATED AT 1312
9TH AVENUE NORTH (Applicant: The Edmonds Building Company, Inc.)
(F) ACCEPTANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENT FROM ALEXANDRA J. AND WILLIAM M. SHIREY, JR., AT 15732 -
70TH AVENUE WEST
(G) ACCEPTANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENT FROM KENNETH E. AND ANNE L. RUFF, AT 15730 70TH AVENUE
WEST
(H) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE CITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS (LOWER
RESTROOM AND PARK SHELTER) PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
(I) AUTHORIZATION FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL
ASSOCIATION'S TECHNICAL CONFERENCE IN BOISE, IDAHO
(J) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE BY REENACTING FORMERLY
ADOPTED PROVISIONS OUTLINING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS TO
MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCT PLANTING STRIPS AND TRANSITION STRIPS
3. AUDIENCE (3 minute limit per person)
4. (5 Min.) PROCLAMATION FOR COMMUNITY TRANSIT DAY IN RECOGNITION OF 20 YEARS OF SERVICE
5. (5 Min.) PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 6 -12 AS WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE
6. (30 Min.) HEARING - CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS FOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL OF
THE SHORT SUBDIVISION TENTATIVELY APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APPEAL ON APRIL 16,
1996. THE CONTINUED HEARING WILL CONSIDER A REQUEST TO MODIFY THE REQUIRED STREET
SETBACK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE APPLICANT'S PROPERTY. (Property Location: 17000 Talbot
Road; Applicant: Chester Johnson; File Nos. S-95-129 and AP-96-25)
7. (30 Min.) APPROVAL OF BRACKETT'S LANDING PARK SOUTH DESIGN AND AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
8. (30 Min.) UPDATE ON ALDERWOOD WATER DISTRICT CAPITAL PLANS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 1, 1996
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9. (15 Min.) DISCUSSION OF ISSUE OF CHARGING FOR TRANSPORT FEES FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
RESPONSES
10. (5 Min.) MAYOR '
11. (15 Min.) COUNCIL
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