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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. � ► _ ._ $�►1J� M Y flu �y 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 City Council Approved Minutes October 1, 1996 Page 1 1 k (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 Ou 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 o,+elrara 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. City Council Approved Minutes October 1, 1996 Page 2 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- City Council Approved Minutes October 1, 1996 Page 3 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 cutive on 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 City Council Approved Minutes October 1,1996 Page 4 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. City Council Approved Minutes October 1, 1996, Page 5 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 City Council Approved Minutes October 1, 1996 Page 6 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 City Council Approved Minutes October 1, 1996 Page 7 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. City Council Approved Minutes October 1, 1996 Page 8 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. City Council Approved Minutes October 1, 1996 Page 9 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. " BARBARA S. FAHEY, MAYOR-SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK City Council Approved Minutes October 1, 1996 Page 10 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 PAGE 2 9. (15 Min.) DISCUSSION OF ISSUE OF CHARGING FOR TRANSPORT FEES FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT RESPONSES 10. (5 Min.) MAYOR ' 11. (15 Min.) COUNCIL 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. 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