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12/17/1996 City Council1 Addition to Agenda Approve Claim Warrants F t EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES DECEMBER 17,1996 The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Barbara Fahey in the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street, followed by the flag salute. ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Barbara Fahey, Mayor Dave Earling, Council President Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember Roger L. Myers, Councilmember Jim White, Councilmember (arrived 7:10 p.m.) Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember Gary Haakenson, Councilmember ALSO PRESENT Alex Moore, Student Representative 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA STAFF PRESENT Robin Hickok, Police Chief Paul Mar, Community Services Director Art Housler, Administrative Services Director Noel Miller, Public Works Superintendent Scott Snyder, City Attorney Dee McGrath, Executive Secretary Jana Spellman, Council Resource Person Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jeannie Dines, Recorder Mayor Fahey requested "Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with Snohomish County Fire District # 1 " be added to the agenda as Item 9a. COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED WITH THE ADDITION OF ITEM 9A. MOTION CARRIED (Councilmember White was not present for the vote). 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Myers pulled Item B. COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, FOR APPROVAL OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED (Councilmember White was not present for the vote). The agenda items passed are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #12220 THRU #14270 FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 9,1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,623.31 (D) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 2, 1996 FOR 2-YEAR UNIFORM CONTRACT AND AWARD OF BID TO AMERICAN LINEN ($11,086.40) Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 1 Public Works (E) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 10, 1996 FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS Covered Storage COVERED STORAGE BUILDING PROJECT AND AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO Building CALDERWOOD CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,826.95 Reso 858 1 (F) RESOLUTION NO. 858 COMMENDING ALEX MOORE AS STUDENT COUNCIL Alex Moore REPRESENTATIVE Reso 859 (G) RESOLUTION NO. 859 INITIATING A VACATION OF A CONSTRUCTION AND Set Hearing - MAINTENANCE EASEMENT FOR STREAM CHANNEL RESTORATION AND FIXING Vacation of Easement A TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED VACATION (Applicant: City of Edmonds Engineering Division / File No. ST-96-110) Ord. 3123 Forest Glen (H) ORDINANCE NO. 3123 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3114 TO CORRECT A LEGAL Legal Dese. DESCRIPTION FOR THE FOREST GLEN ANNEXATION AREA 1997 Equip- mentRentai (I) APPROVAL OF 1997 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES Rates Municipal (J) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT Court Judge WITH STEPHEN CONROY TO SERVE AS MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Municipal (K) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS court Pro WITH DOUGLAS FAIR, KATHLEEN FIELD, AND KRISTEN ANDERSON TO SERVE Tern Judge AS MUNICIPAL COURT PRO TEM JUDGE Public I (L) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL Defender REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENT DEFENDANTS WITH JAMES FELDMAN Hearing (M) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT Examiner WITH RONALD McCONNELL FOR HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES Legal (N) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT Services I WITH OGDEN MURPHY WALLACE FOR LEGAL SERVICES Council Resource (0) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT Person WITH JANA SPELLMAN, COUNCIL RESOURCE PERSON Office Supplies (P) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH LUND'S OFFICE ESSENTIALS nt Agreemen Towing/ (Q) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN TOWING/IMPOUND SERVICES Impound CONTRACT WITH SHANNON TOWING, INC. Services RFP _ I(R) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REGARDING THE Finance Bldg. DISPOSITION OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS' FINANCE BUILDING LOCATED AT 501 BELL STREET ITEM B: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 1996 Councilmember Myers stated a memorandum had been presented to Councilmembers this evening by the City Clerk asking that the minutes of December 10, 1996 be corrected. The corrections were requested by Art Housler, Administrative Services Director, relating to the budget discussion. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 2 F COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, FOR APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 10, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTIONS AS OUTLINED BY MR. HOUSLER IN THE MEMORANDUM PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. MOTION CARRIED. The item approved is as follows: Approve Minutes (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 1996 3. AUDIENCE Mayor Fahey explained the budget hearing was closed on December 3, 1996 according to State law. The proposed ordinance for adoption of the 1997 budget on this evening's agenda is not a hearing; comments regarding the budget must be made during the audience participation portion of the meeting. TransportBetty Mueller, 209 Casper St, Edmonds, referred to the issue of transport fees. Mayor Fahey clarified Fees the transport fee was imposed by Medic 7, not the City. Comments regarding Medic Ts transport fees should be addressed to the Medic 7 Board which meets the second Thursday in January. Ms. Mueller felt the transport fee was double taxation, and allowing some citizens not to pay (those who cannot) was discrimination. City Attorney Scott Snyder said the transport fee is not a part of the City's budget; the City's annual contribution amount was determined based on the transport fee. Therefore, approval of the budget includes approval of the City's annual contribution to Medic 7. Mayor Fahey explained revenues generated from the transport fees are deducted from the cost of operating the Medic 7 program and the remaining amount is assessed to individual cities using a formula based on population, property taxes and usage. She noted the transport fee is not a tax; Medic 7 does not have the authority to tax citizens. They do have the authority to identify alternate sources of revenue to maintain their program, such as billing for transport. Adult Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, distributed information regarding adult Entertain- entertainment, as well as the sale of plaques to be mounted on the new City Hall. He expressed concern meat funding was not provided to improve baseball fields but was provided for improvements to City Park and spore I the civic fields. He recommended the City consider a sports complex. He urged the City to consider his complex suggestion for plaque sales as it would generate revenue for the City. Mel Critchley, 705 Driftwood Place, Edmonds, referred to an article in the Enterprise regarding the Publiccharges and sentence for the former Edmonds Community College President. He felt the scandals in Safety government affected youth behavior. He referred to a letter, written in 1994, to the Police Chief and Fire Buildings Chief, the City Council, and Mayor, regarding the Citizens for Railroad Safety's support of safety improvements to City buildings. He requested a copy of the letter be given to the present Fire Chief and Police Chief. Next, he read a portion of an article from Salt Lake City regarding a train accident blamed on regulators and train operators. He pointed out the City Council was the building block of democracy and urged the Council and citizens to work to ensure honesty in government. Dive Team Rich Demeroutis, 921 Pine Street, Edmonds, questioned the Council's accountability as he has not rd Rescue received a response to letters sent to the Council and Mayor. He read portions of an Enterprise article at which stated City officials are considering retaining the dive rescue team but not the boat as the dive team is less expensive to operate. He pointed out the importance of the boat in rescue operations and Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 3 read a recent article regarding a water rescue. He felt the $22,000 for the dive team/boat was cheap insurance. Roger Moore, 9016 West Shorewood, Mercer Island, thanked the Mayor and Council for allowing his son, Alex Moore, to serve as the Student Representative during the past six months. Mayor Fahey commented the Council has enjoyed Alex's participation on the Council. Alex 4. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE AND RESOLUTION TO ALEX MOORE, STUDENT Moore, REPRESENTATIVE Student Representa- tive Councilmember Haakenson expressed his and the Council's pleasure with Alex's participation as Student Representative during the past six months. Councilmember Haakenson explained, in addition to serving on the Council, Alex also works part-time at QFC, is a teacher's assistant at church, is president of the National Honors Society at Meadowdale, and is involved in student government, the High Q Team, cross country, track, the Key Club, and numerous other activities. He wants to attend Whitman College and teach high school or college so he can positively influence youth. Councilmember Haakenson read Resolution 858, commending Alex Moore for his service as a student member of the Edmonds City Council and presented him a plaque. Student Representative Moore thanked his parents, the Mayor and Council for their support and said serving as the Student Representative has been an enjoyable experience. He explained he has learned from the Council and would like to believe the Council has also learned from his perspective. 5. REPORT ON PRIOR WEEK'S COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS Community Community Services Committee Services Community Services Committee Chair Myers advised the committee reviewed the past year's Committee accomplishments and outlined goals for next year. He complimented Community Services Director Paul Mar for his work with the committee. He also commended Councilmember Van Hollebeke for serving on the committee and Councilmember Petruzzi who chaired the committee during the first six months of 1996. Finance I Finance Committee comiruttee Finance Committee Chair Nordquist thanked Administrative Services Director Art Housler for his support. The committee discussed four items, two were approved on tonight's Consent Agenda. He thanked the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk for their assistance with items on the Finance Committee agenda. He thanked Councilmember Haakenson for his support and said the Finance Committee has accomplished a great deal this year. Public Public Safety Committee Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Petruzzi thanked Councilmember White for his participation. At the December 10 meeting, the committee discussed towing and impound services which were approved on tonight's Consent Agenda. The committee also continued its review of the DARE program. He explained Snohomish County and the City of Seattle eliminated the DARE program due to budget constraints. The Public Safety Committee reviewed the program at its November and December meetings and find it to be of great value to the community of Edmonds and strongly endorses its inclusion in the 1997 budget. In an effort to continue the review of the strategies used to communicate Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 4 with the community, the quarterly reports will be received on the impacts of the DARE program on the children of the community and the community at large. Mayor Fahey noted Councilmember Petruzzi has also devoted a great deal of time to the Medic 7 Board. Further, the Mayor commented many improvements have been made to the Council Committee format since January, including written minutes, reports to the Council by the Chair, and committee recommendations for items placed on the Consent Agenda. Ord. 3124 6. ORDINANCE NO. 3124 AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED Amending 1996 TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS Budget Mayor Fahey noted although this item was not a hearing, the audience would be given an opportunity to address the Council. Administrative Services Director Art Housler explained the original 1996 Budget was amended in April, 1996 due to the impact of salary increases on most departments/divisions. Since then, appropriations of the General Fund have been cut and other actions taken by the Council required interfund transfers and increases in appropriations. Therefore, the 1996 Budget must be amended again as required by State law whenever money is transferred from one fund to another. He noted the General Fund was cut $560,000 which was offset in construction funds such as Park Improvements and Utility Construction Funds, ett. Mayor Fahey asked if there were any members of the public who wished to address the Council regarding this ordinance. ._ Rich Demeroutis asked if any funds were transferred to pay for the renovation of the Financial Center Building. Mr. Housler answered there were no transfers to support the renovations of the Financial Center Building. Mayor Fahey remanded the matter to -the Council for action. COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, THAT THE COUNCIL APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3124, AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS. MOTION CARRIED. Ord. 3125 7. ORDINANCE NO 3125 LEVYING 1997 PROPERTY AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Levying TAXES 1997 ProEMS � & Administrative Services Director Art Housler explained the Mayor's Preliminary Budget included recommendations regarding regular property taxes, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) taxes, and a special voter -approved tax to fund the Public .Safety bond issue. He pointed out the 1994 and 1995 unlevied amounts of 3% (a total of $240,000) are still available to be levied should the Council wish to do so. For Mayor Fahey , Mr. Housler advised the regular property tax will be levied at $2.015 per $1,000 of assessed value which will generate $5,321,300. The EMS levy rate, increased from $0.40 last year to $0.45 this year, will generate $1,188,700. The special levy to pay the debt service on the Public Safety building for 1997 is $0.256 per $1,000 of assessed value and will generate $676,340. The total rate for all City property taxes is $2.721 per $1,000_ of assessed value which will generate a total of $7,186,340. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 5 Mayor Fahey clarified that a citizen with a home valued at $100,000 would pay $272 in property taxes to the City of Edmonds. COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3125, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1997, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN SAID CITY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND ALSO PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY LEVIES FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND A NEW PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. MOTION CARRIED. Ord. 3126 8• ORDINANCE NO 3126 ADOPTING THE 1997 BUDGET Adopting 1997 Budget Administrative Services Director Art Housler explained the Mayor and Council cut $560,000 in the 1996 General Fund budget as revenues were not received as anticipated, particularly sales tax equalization. The increase in the 1997 General Fund budget (over 1996) is only 3.6%. He noted the property tax increase in Ordinance No. 3125 was needed or serious cuts in levels of service would have been necessary. He stated details of the changes made to the Mayor's Preliminary Budget were contained in the Council packet. COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3126, TO ADOPT THE FINAL BUDGET OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1997, PROVIDING FOR MONTHLY REVENUE REPORTS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Councilmember Petruzzi commented the budget process and cooperation between administration (Finance Department, staff, Mayor and Council) was outstanding this year. He commended Mayor Fahey on keeping her promise that there would be no hidden agendas. He commended Mayor Fahey for inviting a member of the Council, Councilmember Haakenson, to. be involved in the budget and for introducing the concept of zero -based budgeting. He commended Mr. Housler for his work on establishing the modified zero -based budget program. Councilmember Myers echoed Councilmember Petruzzi's comments and pointed out tax revenues of slightly more than $7 million fund 11.8% of the total $60+ million budget. He complimented Mayor .Fahey on the budget process and Councilmember Haakenson for his involvement in the budget review. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Fahey recognized the efforts of Mr. Housler, the Finance Department and the entire staff for their work and acceptance of the budget process. She expressed her appreciation for the Council's deliberation on several of the budget issues. She urged citizens to "Shop Edmonds" and keep their tax dollars in the City. Airfare Use 9- DISCUSSION REGARDING STATE CONTRACT/LOCAL GOVERNMENT AIRFARE USE Agreement AGREEMENT Dee McGrath, Executive Secretary, Office of the Mayor, explained when the Mayor was asked to testify in Washington, DC during the past year because of issues that affect other cities, the City found air travel, with little notice, to be very expensive. During her .research to identify lower fares, she learned Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 6 the State contract offers an Airfare Use program which offers the lowest fares available without any restrictions. The annual $1,000 fee for the State contract is already paid by Public Works for their equipment and vehicle purchase program. Agreements with the State and with the American Express Travel Account Program (for processing the ticket funds) are required. Ms. McGrath recommended the City use the program for a year and then assess the program. For Councilmember Myers, Ms. McGrath advised this program is for City -related business only. Council President Earling reiterated the City already pays the $1,000 fee through the Public Works equipment and vehicle purchase program. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AIR FARE USE AGREEMENT AND THE AMERICAN EXPRESS BUSINESS TRAVEL ACCOUNT AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED. Fire 9a. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE District#� DISTRICT #1 Agreement Mayor Fahey explained this agreement would enable Edmonds to enter into an arrangement with Snohomish County Fire District #1 to provide Advanced Life Support services through the Medic 7 program to the Esperance, Perrinville and unincorporated areas of Mountlake Terrace that Snohomish County Fire District #1 has served in the past. COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEM 3ER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #1 AND THE CITY OF EDMONDS, THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1 AND THE CITY OF EDMONDS, REGARDING FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE SERVICES TO THE ESPERANCE AREA. MOTION CARRIED. 10. MAYOR Mayor Fahey referred to the letter from an individual who expressed concern regarding a court action. Council President Earling responded 'to the letter, assuring the individual that the Mayor would address the questions. The Mayor informed the Council this matter is being considered and cautioned Councilmembers the information in the letter may not be entirely accurate. EMS Mayor Fahey advised the Council packet included a press release regarding EMS transport fees being Trnnsport levied by Medic 7. The Medic 7 Board placed the advertisement in the Enterprise in response to a Fees request that uniform, accurate information be provided to the public. Mayor Fahey said it has been a wonderful year; the Council has made a number of important decisions that will serve the City well in the future. She wished the Council and citizens of Edmonds a Happy. Holiday and a very Happy New Year. 11. COUNCIL Council President Earling thanked the Council for the past year. He was impressed by the ongoing good spirit with which the Council approached issues and their straightforward, professional manner. He thanked the Mayor for the opportunity to work with her during the past year as Council President. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 17,.1996 Page 7 Councilmember White enjoyed his first year on the Council and looked forward to the next three -years. He found his service on the Council to be very enlightening. Councilmember Haakenson advised in addition to serving on the Finance Committee, being the liaison to the Port, the Chairman of the Human Resources Committee, and a member of the budget team, he also serves on the City's suggestion committee. He enjoyed his first year on the Council and wished everyone a Happy Holiday. Mayor Fahey commended Councilmember Haakenson for his work on the budget: Councilmember Van Hollebeke thanked the Council and the Mayor for their cooperation, understanding and assistance. He thanked Community Services Director Paul Mar for assisting him in learning about the City's functions. Although it has been a challenging year, he enjoyed serving as the Chairman of the Edmonds Alliance for Economic Development. Councilmember Haakenson thanked Council Resource Person Jana Spellman for her assistance this year. Councilmember Nordquist pointed out the amount of time Councilmembers spend outside of Council meetings. He thanked Councilmember Myers for serving with him on the Health District Board. He noted the importance of the Student Representative program, a program put into place in 1980. 'He thanked Mayor Fahey and other "new" Councilmembers for the good job done during their first year. Councilmember Myers thanked the citizens for their participation, particularly the citizen participation in passing the Public Safety bond and in addressing the overhead ferry loading dock issue. He, noted he serves on the Disability Board and a meeting has been scheduled. Councilmember Petruzzi expressed appreciation for Council President Earling's leadership, to the Council and Mayor for their cooperation, and mentioned several other staff members. Mayor Fahey thanked the Council for their comments. She pointed out the administrator is only as good as the staff that supports her. She appreciated the assistance staff has provided, particularly Executive Secretary Dee McGrath. With no further business, Mayor Fahey adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p:.m. C � a �,,- -, - , "/, � &,, , " - Z "'0", ARBARA S. FAHEY, MAYOR SAPJDR. S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 17, 1996 Page 8 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building 650 Main Street 7:00 -10:00 p.m. DECEMBER 17, 1996 CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 1996 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #12220 THRU #14270 FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 9, 1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,623.31 (D) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 2, 1996 FOR 2-YEAR UNIFORM CONTRACT AND AWARD OF BID TO AMERICAN LINEN ($11,086.40) (E) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 10, 1996 FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS COVERED STORAGE BUILDING PROJECT AND AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CALDERWOOD CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,826.95 (F) PROPOSED RESOLUTION COMMENDING ALEX MOORE AS STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE (G) PROPOSED RESOLUTION INITIATING A VACATION OF A CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENT FOR STREAM CHANNEL RESTORATION AND FIXING A TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED VACATION (Applicant: City of Edmonds Engineering Division / File No. ST-96-110) (H) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3114 TO CORRECT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THE FOREST GLEN ANNEXATION AREA (1) APPROVAL OF 1997 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES (J) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH STEPHEN CONROY TO SERVE AS MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE (K) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH DOUGLAS FAIR, KATHLEEN FIELD, AND KRISTEN ANDERSON TO SERVE AS MUNICIPAL COURT PRO TEM JUDGE (L) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENT DEFENDANTS WITH JAMES FELDMAN (M) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RONALD McCONNELL FOR HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES (N) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH OGDEN MURPHY WALLACE FOR LEGAL SERVICES (0) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH JANA SPELLMAN, COUNCIL RESOURCE PERSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 17, 1996 PAGE 2 (P) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH LUND'S OFFICE ESSENTIALS (Q) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN TOWING/IMPOUND SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SHANNON TOWING, INC. (R) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS' FINANCE BUILDING LOCATED AT 501 BELL STREET 3. AUDIENCE (3 minute limit per person) 4. (10 Min.) PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE AND RESOLUTION TO ALEX MOORE, STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE 5. (15 Min.) REPORT ON PRIOR WEEK'S COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS 6. (5 Min.) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED, TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS 7. (15 Min.) PROPOSED ORDINANCE LEVYING 1997 PROPERTY AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TAXES 8. (15 Min.) PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1997 BUDGET 9. (15 Min.) DISCUSSION REGARDING STATE CONTRACT/LOCAL GOVERNMENT AIRFARE USE AGREEMENT 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 noticefib, opecial accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 32. 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