11/25/1996 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
NOVEMBER 25, 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
Jim White, Councilmember
Gary Haakenson, Councilmember
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
ABSENT:
Roger Myers, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT:
Alex Moore, Student Representative
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
Jim Walker, City Engineer
Greg Wean, Assistant Police Chief
Noel Miller, Public Works Superintendent
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Recreation Manager
Joan Ferebee, Court Administrator
Steve Koho, Treatment Plant Manager
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Lynne Hann, Deputy City Clerk
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED . BY COUNCILMEMBER
HAAKENSON, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS REVISED FOR THIS MEETING. MOTION
CARRIED.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Petruzzi pulled Items C and D.
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
EARLING, FOR PASSAGE. OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. The
agenda items passed are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
Approve Minutes of ()
B APPROVAL OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 2,
I IP2/96 1996
Approve (E) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #12210 THRU #13578 FOR THE WEEK OF
Claim NOVEMBER 4, 1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $321,501.35; APPROVAL OF CLAIM
warrants WARRANTS #13580 THRU #13697 FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11, 1996 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $209,664.28; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #13411 THRU
#13637 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 16 THRU OCTOBER 31, 1996 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $454,555.79
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V.�.kery
. (F) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ll AGREEMENT WITH REED MIDDLETON, INC. FOR THE 76TH AVENUE WEST
ROCKERY WALL REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
(G) APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR JANRIS PARK 6-LOT FORMAL
FnalsPlatk SUBDIVISION, WHICH RECEIVED PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FROM THE
SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEARING EXAMINER, AND WAS THEN ANNEXED INTO
THE CITY OF EDMONDS (File No. P-96-118; Property Location: Southwest Corner of
87th Avenue West and 240th Street Southwest)
Five Comers (H) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST FOR THE FIVE CORNERS WATER
Water Tank TANK EXTERIOR REPAINTING PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF
Repainting PROJECT
Stormwater & (n AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT FOR A STORMWATER AND
Sewer Rate
Study SEWER RATE STUDY WITH FCS GROUP
Reso 857 - (J) CLARIFICATION OF LANGUAGE IN MEDIC 7 AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO.
Addendum to 857 AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO THE AMENDED INTERLOCAL
Medic 7 COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR THE MEDIC 7 ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
Agreement PROGRAM
Growth (K) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE 1996-1997 GROWTH
Management
Act Grant MANAGEMENT ACT INCENTIVE GRANT ($9,233.46)
State (L) CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL STATE OF
Emergency EMERGENCY DUE TO STORM DAMAGE FROM NOVEMBER 19,1996
Councilmember Petruzzi pulled Item C as he left the November 4, 1996 meeting at 9:10 p.m. due to
illness.
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE FOR PASSAGE OF ITEM C WITH THE NOTATION THAT COUNCILMEMBER
PETRUZZI WILL VOTE ONLY FOR PASSAGE OF THE PORTION OF THE MINUTES WHICH
TOOK PLACE UP TO 9:10 P.M. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER WHITE
ABSTAINING DUE TO THE FACT THAT HE WAS ABSENT FROM THIS MEETING. The item
approved is as follows:
Approve
Minutes of 111/4/96 (C) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 1996
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Councilmember Petruzzi pulled Item D as he and Councilmember Haakenson were not present at the
November 12, 1996 meeting.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST, FOR PASSAGE OF ITEM D. MOTION CARRIED WITH FOUR
COUNCILMEMBERS VOTING IN FAVOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS PETRUZZI AND
Approve HAAKENSON ABSTAINING. The item approved is as follows:
Minutes of
11/12/96 (D) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12,1996
3. AUDIENCE
16D
Dave Paga�ym �1233 Ol Drive Edmonds'p e ans aex lained that both hd hiccounting firm had
Pis View
reviewed the 1997 preliminary budget, and that they could not find any ways to make additional cuts in
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spending. He stated that he feels that the budget actually needs to be larger in order to effectively run the
City. Mr. Page commented that he will return to the November 26th City Council meeting and speak
again during the public hearing on the 1997 Budget scheduled for that meeting.
Youth I Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, indicated that he is still working to obtain
Baseball additional revenues for the City and is attempting to bring summer youth baseball teams to Edmonds.
Financial Rich Demeroutis, 921 Pine Street, Edmonds, played a portion of.a tape from the November 4 City
Center Council.meeting and stated that he still has several questions about the cost of the renovation of the
Building Edmonds Financial Center which he has not received answers for. He discussed the bid process and
asked for the final cost figure.
Mayor Fahey noted that the bids for the renovation of the Edmonds Financial Center are scheduled to be
opened on Tuesday, November 26, 1996, and after that bid opening, the cost information will be
available.
Budget Mel Critchley, 705 Driftwood Place, Edmonds, stated that he would like to have a more complete
Concerns explanation of the financial condition of the City. He voiced concern that there are no monies available
to repair the seawall or clean up the fallen trees resulting from the recent storm. Mr. Critchley explained
that he feels the Council is overly concerned about satisfying the needs of the retail community and
would like to see more effort put into getting the City's finances in order.
Swearing- 4. SWEARING -IN OF ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE AL COMPAAN
in of
Assistant Mayor Fahey introduced newly appointed Assistant Chief of Police Al Compaan and his wife Anne.
Chief of Y Y Y PP P
Police After describing his qualifications and background, Mayor Fahey gave the Oath of Office to Assistant
Police Chief Compaan. Mr. Compaan expressed his appreciation for this opportunity and also
recognized members of the audience who were in attendance to wish him well.
(A 15 minute break was taken to allow for congratulations of Assistant Chief of Police Compaan.)
5. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF EDUCATION DAY (November 21,1996)
Education
Day
Mayor Fahey read a Proclamation in recognition of Education Day, which was November 21, 1996. She
explained that although the Proclamation was scheduled to be read at the November 19th meeting, which
was canceled due to a snow storm, she wanted to recognize the importance of this special day. Mayor
Fahey also noted that she will be meeting with students from Edmonds Woodway High- School in the
near future to encourage greater interest and activities in local government issues.
Councilmember Nordquist reported that the Finance Committee had held a brief meeting to review petty
Finance
Committee cash expenditures.
Councilmember White explained that during the Public Safety Committee meeting, Edmonds Police
PublicaSergeant Mike Blackburn presented information on the national success of the DARE Program. More
Committee information will be presented in the future regarding the reasons certain cities have canceled this
program.
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Councilmember Van Hollebeke reported that the Community Services Committee covered several.issues
trvo-
icesat their recent meeting. Among the topics discussed were: suggested code changes for business and
mittee commercial zones, which included a speaker from the Edmonds Alliance for Economic Development; amunity a
presentation from a group representing the arts community discussing the need and location for a
working arts facility in the community; and a proposal from Pacific Little League regarding facilities for
sports activities. He explained that Arvilla Ohlde is working with the Little League coordinator, Tom
Sullivan, to coordinate the most effective use of the sports fields.
7. PRESENTATION OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN WORK PLAN AND PROGRESS REPORT FOR
Public PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
Safety
Complex
Michael Springer, Fire Chief, Greg Wean, Assistant Police Chief, and Joan Ferebee, Court
Administrator, all reported on the design process for the Public Safety complex. Each of them gave an
overview of their participation in this phase as well as the input provided by each of their staff members.
All spoke favorably of the process and remarked about the professionalism of the consultants.
Michael Springer introduced Lee Pardini, Project Lead, and Dave Thomas, Project Manager, from the
Merritt+Pardini Company.
Lee Pardini gave an overview of the process which took place in developing the basic design concept and
explained that in addition to meetings with all involved staff members, several meetings with neighbors
and the focus group, who were active in passage of the Bond Issue, had been held. Issues still being
resolved include the City's building height limitations and making sure that the complex fits
appropriately into the residential surroundings while still maintaining a civic presence.
Mr. Pardini then showed and explained the preliminary design drawings of the Public Safety Complex.
He stated that the completed design will be presented in January for final Council approval.
COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
EARLING, TO EXTEND THE PRESENTATION TIME BY TEN MINUTES. MOTION
CARRIED.
Dave Thomas explained that during the next six weeks, they will be focusing on completing the
schematic package as well as on budget issues. In addition, they will be working on refining and
finalizing the basic concept design for final presentation to the Council in January.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke complimented the Merritt+Pardini staff for the effort they made in
interacting with both the staff members and citizens. He stated that he attended two of the meetings and
was impressed with the professional manner in which these meetings were carried out.
Mayor Fahey agreed and expressed appreciation to the consultants for making this such a positive
experience.
1997 8. BUDGET DISCUSSION
Budget
Councilmember Petruzzi commented on the fact that earlier in this meeting, members of the audience
brought differing viewpoints to the Council regarding the amount of taxation the City will levy and
reminded the Council that it is impossible to please all citizens at all times.
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Art Housler referred to the November 12th packet in which the revenue sources and the budget
projections were explained. He also outlined the order and schedule in which various questions from
Councilmembers will be addressed, and explained that revenues, maintenance issues and requests for
funding from outside agencies would be discussed during this presentation.
Mr. Housler began by presenting information on where changes and increases have occurred in the 1997
budget. He explained that due to a decrease in the projected beginning cash balance, and a 3% increase
in expenditures, it will be necessary to increase revenues.
Councilmember Petruzzi stated that during 1996, although extensive cuts in expenditures were made, the
year-end cash balance was affected because the City received substantially less in taxes than was
projected at the beginning of that year.
Council President Earling commented that he wanted those new councilmembers who have not
previously been through the City's budget process to have an opportunity to review the materials and
understand where the revenues come from, and then ask any questions they may have regarding those
issues. He explained that the Council has some additional challenges to address, specifically with the
funding of the EMS and Medic 7. Mr. Earling stated that the revenue projections and goals from the
previous administration were not realistic, and he has requested that budgeting forecasts be done so that
this does not re -occur in 1997.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked Mr. Housler to comment on the projections of revenues for 1997. Mr.
Housler stated that the figures were determined by using a very conservative approach, and that he
factored in a possible slow down in sales tax, as well as in court and recreation fees, to project the 1997
revenues.
Councilmember Petruzzi clarified that a 6% tax increase, which is the annual maximum increase
allowable, is not 6% of the total tax paid, but rather 6% of only the amount the City receives. He also
asked Mr. Housler for an approximate dollar amount that this 6% increase would provide and how much
of an increase that would mean per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Mr. Housler stated that the total
amount would be approximately $276,000.00 and would equate to approximately $.11 per $1,000 of
assessed valuation.
Councilmember Petruzzi explained that it has been stated by the news media that if the City increases the
EMS levy to $.45, the City would have sufficient funds to cover all EMS expenses.. He stated that he
does not feel this is*accurate and asked Mr. Housler for clarification on this issue.
Art Housler' agreed and explained that with the $.45 figure, the City will .be well below the amount
required to balance the budget.
Councilmember Petruzzi confirmed with Mr. Housler that the proposed ambulance transport fees which
have been discussed would provide an estimated $225,800.00 of additional funds.
Mr. Housler stated that this was correct.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked if staff could provide information regarding the impact to the Parks and
Recreation programs if the 1/4 of 1% real estate excise tax, currently allocated to those programs, were
allocated to other programs instead.
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Art Housler referred to a memo from Paul Mar which addresses the impact to Fund 125 if those monies
are transferred to other funds.
Council President Earling clarified that for the last two years, the Council has increased the taxes by only
3%, and explained that he has received many citizen comments expressing concern over the proposed
6% increase. He stated that many citizens, however, are aware that the increase has been less than the
maximum allowable over the past two years, and that it is his understanding that going back to recover
the additional taxes allowed each year is not being recommended by staff or the City Council.
Art Housler stated that the years referred to by Council President Earling were 1994 and 1995. In 1996
the increase was 6%, however, 3% was allocated to the Fire Engine Replacement Fund, the LEOFF
Disability Catastrophic Loss Fund and to the Capital Project Maintenance Fund 116. Consequently, 3%
did not go into the General Fund.
A pre-recorded presentation from Community Services Director Paul Mar was played for the Council. In
his message, Mr. Mar discussed the proposed 1997 budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement
infrastructure systems for Parks and Recreation, Streets and Utilities. He reminded Councilmembers that
they had previously received memos which outline which fund accounts cover these items, what sources
of funds are available in each.account and a brief historical perspective on fund expenditures.
Mr. Mar pointed out that there are other issues still needing clarification, such as: how specific fund
accounts relate to the cost center information in the 1997 Budget Workbook; how the annual capital
improvement projects are prioritized; and how and why funds are transferred from one account to
another.
Mr. Mar stated that effective management of the City's various infrastructures requires an on -going
operations and maintenance program as well as a long-term major repair, replacement and improvement
program. He clarified that maintenance. includes the day-to-day upkeep of the infrastructure, but does
not include major repairs such as street overlays or equipment replacement, and outlined the budgets and
ratio of personnel to total cost. He explained that in the maintenance areas, non -personnel expenses such
as the purchase of water for resale, make up a major portion of those budgets. The parks and facility
maintenance budgets are part of the General Fund. All other maintenance budgets are part of their own
infrastructure fund account.
Mr. Mar explained how annual capital improvement projects are determined and noted that accounts for
these projects are not included in the budget workbook. He explained that the largest of the 1997 capital
expenditures; as outlined in Fund 125, are for park development, and projects are based on the long-
range capital plan contained in the adopted Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. $75,000 will be
transferred from this fund to the Street Fund 111, which will reduce the amount necessary to be
transferred from the General Fund. In addition, $20,000 will also be transferred from Fund 125 to the
General Fund. Mr. Mar stated that while the needs were prioritized when this plan was developed in
1992-1993, and those priorities are still on target, in some instances the time lines have been extended
due to funding availability. With the transfers of funds from Fund 125, capital projects will have to be
phased out for a longer period of time, or will have to be delayed. He explained that projects such as the
beach interpretive center and sports field upgrades will be delayed by several years.
Paul. Mar then discussed Street Fund 111 and explained that the major source of revenue for this fund is
the motor vehicle fuel tax, with the amount determined by the State. Approximately 30% of the
expenditures from this fund is for stormwater maintenance and no fees are directly collected for this.
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service. Users currently pay a combined sewer service fee, and a rate study will be conducted in the near
future. He stated that the Street Section charges the Sewer Section for this service and, in addition,
monies are transferred to this fund from the General Fund (001), the Parks Fund (125) and the Street
Construction Fund (112). These transfers cover. the Street Section's .portion of the debt service on the
Public Works facility. The portion of the budget referred to as "construction" covers minor street
patching and repairs performed by the City crews.
In response to a question from the City Council regarding how the City funds its participation in the SR
99 improvement program, Mr. Mar explained that 70% of the ending cash balance from Street Capital
Fund 112 is used for this purpose. Motor vehicle fuel tax and registration provide revenues for this fund,
and the use of these monies is restricted. The transfer of $65,000 into this fund from Fund 412 is for the
street overlay portion of the water overlay projects identified in Fund 412.
Mr. Mar outlined the amount of money spent to repair, seal and overlay City streets and stated that well
over $3.5 million has been spent in the past ten years. The proposed 1997 capital projects were all
included in the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program adopted by Council. He explained that
the timing of implementation of street capital projects is totally dependent upon funding availability,
including receipt of grants from federal and state sources. In order to determine which streets require
improvements, the City maintains a computerized street rating inventory. The total amount necessary to
bring all city streets up to an acceptable level will be presented to the City Council early in 1997.
The Utility Fund 411 was discussed and Mr. Mar stated that the major revenue source for this fund
comes from monthly user charges. Monies are paid from this Fund for the water and sewer section
portions of the debt service on the Public Works facility. Funds are transferred from this Fund to the
Utility Capital Fund 412 for anticipated water, sewer and drainage capital expenditures. He explained
that this transfer makes up the majority of the money in Fund 412. In response to City Council questions
regarding the way utility capital projects are prioritized, Mr. Mar stated that the Council -approved Water
Comprehensive Plan is used for this purpose.
Mr. Mar then discussed the maintenance and capital accounts for the facilities and equipment
infrastructures. Funding for capital projects for facilities has traditionally been provided by transfers
from the General Fund 001, and staff is working on a presentation which will outline the prioritization of
these facilities projects. For the equipment area, the primary funding source comes from charges to other
departments for operations and maintenance as well as interest earnings on the fund balance. The City's
computerized vehicle and equipment replacement program is used to determine expenditures from this
fund.
Councilmember Petruzzi clarified that the street construction and improvements completed in the past
eleven years have had an average cost of only $326,000 per year, and that monies have been removed
from this fund in the past in order to balance the budget. He stated that he is concerned about streets
which have not been repaired for many years and that there are not funds available for the needed
overlays. He also explained that he feels that more clarification on this subject is necessary before the
end of 1996," if possible, so that funding recommendations can be appropriately addressed.
Councilmember Petruzzi also stated that the City -owned building repair and replacement profile is a
major problem which must be addressed and a priority plan established for use in looking at each years'
budget.
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Councilmember Van Hollebeke requested clarification on Fund 125 regarding the tax amount allocated
to capital.
Art Housler explained that the first 1/4 of 1% can be used" for property acquisition and that the second
1/4 of 1% cannot be used for this purpose.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke also asked whether the redirection of 1995 monies to be used for debt
service for the new City Hall building means that those monies which were redirected will not be
available for park acquisition for twenty years.
Mr. Housler stated that that was correct, unless the debt service can be paid earlier.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke then asked about revenue sources available for park acquisition.
Art Housler explained that the interest that has accrued on the first 1/4 of 1% which has been in effect
since 1981 would be available for this purpose.
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager, clarified that the figure in the budget is an -expenditure
figure based on the anticipated receipt of a Conservation Futures Grant to match the interest which is on
hand, and application has been made for this Grant to purchase tidelands adjacent to Brackett's Landing.
These monies will be used for a passive Conservation Futures recreation project which is the only type of
project which these monies can be used for.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked if there are any other resources available for other park
acquisitions if land became available.
Ms. Ohlde explained that Snohomish County has made $20 Million in Conservation Futures Grant
monies available over the next ten years. in addition, the Interagency Committee has funds available,
with a 75% match available through the state, for water access park acquisition.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked for a breakdown of the funds which were leveraged for the total cost of
the Brackett's Landing South park site.
Arvilla Ohlde stated that $500,000 in Conservation Futures funds, as well as a $75,000 match from the
state, were leveraged. $400,000 in local dollars were used to complete the purchase of the site.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke voiced concern about the fact that there is no other in-house revenue
source available for land acquisition for nineteen years.
Ms. Ohlde encouraged City Council members to contact their legislators and ask them to consider
allowing some of the second quarter monies to be used for park land acquisition.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, TO EXTEND THE DISCUSSION TIME BY TEN MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Nordquist asked if monies are built into the budget to help pay for catastrophic damage
such as that which occurred in the recent storm.
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Arvilla Ohlde stated that there were monies previously put into the budget to be used for bulkhead repair
but those monies were moved forward to the 1997 budget. She explained that there are some monies
available in the current budget for a portion of the needed repairs.
Mayor Fahey commented that while land acquisition is highly desired and very important, the cost of
maintaining City properties also must be considered.
Mayor Fahey asked Council for questions regarding written information presented by staff on requests
for funding from outside agencies. She explained that those groups who wish to do so come to the
Council with their requests, however, some groups have made on -going requests over the years and the
Council has continued. to consider these each year.
Council President Earling stated that in the past the City has taken a low profile regarding notification of
the public that groups may make application for grant funds from the City. He expressed concern that
there are agencies that do not know about the available funds or the application process and are therefore
excluded from Council consideration. Mr. Earling suggested that the City develop a formal notification
process which can be used each year to make certain that information is communicated to all groups
regarding available grant monies. He stated that he will personally work on this project.
Mayor Fahey stated that several cities have a specific budget for community allocations and that some
have found ways of accessing community services funding through various sources available through the
county and the state. She commented that she will work with Council President Earling to explore the
possibility of locating such funding and making it available.
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9. UPDATE ON STORM DAMAGES FROM NOVEMBER 19,1996
Damages
Noel Miller, Superintendent of Public Works, reported on the damage from the November 19th storm.
He explained that the heavy snow in the morning hours caused road closures and poor driving conditions.
In addition, high winds downed trees and branches, caused power outages, and, coupled with extremely
high tides, caused extensive damage to the waterfront area of the City. Unusual winds coming from the
north, coupled with the high tides, created 6 - 8 foot breakers along the waterfront. Flooding occurred at
the Senior Center and areas of the seawall have extensive damage, particularly in the area of the park at
Brackett's Landing North.
Mr. Miller stated that maintenance crews from the Parks and Recreation Department are working to
make temporary repairs on the seawall and will be supported by Public Works Department crews, if . .
necessary. He explained that citizens who are complaining that the City is not doing enough to clean up
the trees and branches are sometimes unclear about what areas are within the city's rights -of -way.
Mayor Fahey and Councilmember Van Hollebeke both complimented all the crews from the Parks and
Recreation and Public Works Departments for their quick and diligent responses to all the problems
created by the storm.
Jim Walker, City Engineer, explained that consultants are currently evaluating the damage to the seawall
and will have recommendations on the best repair methods and the cost estimates in the near future. He
stated that much of the seawall can be' stabilized for the remainder of the winter, however, the area of
seawall in the park at Brackett's Landing North has been destroyed.
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Mayor Fahey explained that in order for the City to be eligible for emergency funding from FEMA, to
assist with needed repairs, the area must have an emergency designation. She is working with
Snohomish County to petition the Governor to give both Edmonds and Spokane emergency designations.
10. MAYOR
State Audit Mayor Fahey stated, that she received the 1995 State Audit and announced that the City received the
highest designation possible from the State Auditor. She congratulated City staff members for their fine
work.
11. COUNCIL
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
Absence Absence HOLLEBEKE, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBERS PETRUZZI AND HAAKENSON FROM THE
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NOVEMBER 12,1996 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
Council President Earling thanked the City Council and the Mayor for their support on the Regional
RTA Transit Authority measure during the election. He thanked the citizens of Edmonds for their favorable
votes which represented the highest percentage (61%) of any city in Snohomish County. The County, as
a whole, passed the measure with a 55% favorable vote. Mr. Earling explained that due to all the policy
and staffmg issues which must be resolved in the beginning, the implementation of many of the RTA
programs will take 2-3 years.
nomis Councilmember Van Hollebeke reported that he has been active in the Edmonds Alliance for Economic
lopment Development and that the group has developed a very positive ad campaign which will be used in the
near future.
Former Public Councilmember Nordquist asked about the plans for the former Public Works Department site. Mayor.
Works Fahey stated that negotiations are still in progress regarding a future potential use and that a resolution
Building may be decided upon in the near future. ,
12. Executive EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LEGAL MATTERS
Session
Mayor Fahey adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 9:55 p.m., for approximately 30 minutes, to
discuss legal matters. She announced that the Council would adjourn immediately following the .
Executive Session.
4A�RBARA �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.
NOVEMBER 26, 1996
SPECIAL MONDAY MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 2, 1996
(C) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 1996
(D) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 1996
(E) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #12210 THRU #13578 FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 4, 1996 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $321,501.35; APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #13580 THRU #13697 FOR THE WEEK OF
NOVEMBER 11, 1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $209,664.28; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS
#13411 THRU #13637 FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 16 THRU OCTOBER 31, 1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$454,555.79.
(F) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH REID
MIDDLETON, INC. FOR THE 76TH AVENUE WEST ROCKERY WALL REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
(G) APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR JANRIS PARK 6-LOT FORMAL SUBDIVISION, WHICH RECEIVED
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FROM THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEARING EXAMINER, AND WAS THEN
ANNEXED INTO THE CITY OF EDMONDS (File No. P-96-118; Property Location: Southwest Corner of
87th Avenue West and 240th Street Southwest)
(H) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST FOR THE FIVE CORNERS WATER TANK EXTERIOR
REPAINTING PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT FOR A STORMWATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY WITH
FCS GROUP
(J) CLARIFICATION OF LANGUAGE IN MEDIC 7 AGREEMENT - PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
ADDENDUM TO THE AMENDED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR THE MEDIC 7
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PROGRAM
(K) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE 1996-1997 GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT INCENTIVE
GRANT ($9,233.46)
(L) CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO STORM
DAMAGE FROM NOVEMBER 19, 1996
3. AUDIENCE (3 minute limit per person)
4. (10 Min.) SWEARING -IN OF ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE AL COMPAAN
***15 Minute Reception***
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1996
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5. (5 Min.) PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION -OF EDUCATION DAY (November 21, 1996)
6. (15 Min.) REPORT ON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
7. (20 Min.) PRESENTATION OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN WORK PLAN AND PROGRESS REPORT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
COMPLEX FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
8. (60 Min.) BUDGET DISCUSSION
a. Review of Taxing Issues (Property, Emergency Medical Services, and 1/4 of 1% Real
Estate Taxes)
b. Review of Maintenance Funds (Streets, Utilities and Capital Projects)
C. Process for Outside Requests for Funding
9. (15 Min.) UPDATE ON STORM DAMAGES FROM NOVEMBER 19, 1996
10. (5 Min.) MAYOR
11. (15 Min.) COUNCIL
12. (30 Min.) EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LEGAL MATTERS
'arking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at 771-0245 with 24 hours advance notice fa
opecial accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 32. Delayed telecast of this meeting appears the followin!
Nednesday at noon on Channel 32.