01/30/1990 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO
FEBRUARY 6, 1990 APPROVAL
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 30, 1990
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry
Naughten at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT
Larry Naughten, Mayor
John Nordquist, Council President
Steve Dwyer, Councilmember
Roger Hertrich, Councilmember
Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember
William Kasper, Councilmember
Jeff Palmer, Councilmember
Jack Wilson, Councilmember
Doug Merlino, Student Representative
STAFF
Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr.
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Dan Prinz, Police Chief
Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director
Bob Alberts, City Engineer
Bobby Mills, Public Works Supt.
Ron Schirman, Asst. Fire Chief
Gordy Hyde, Engineering Coordinator
Scott Snyder, City Engineer
Jackie Parrett, City Clerk
Margaret Richards, Recorder
Councilmember Nordquist arrived a few minutes late and'did not vote on Consent Agenda items.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item (E) was removed from the Consent Agenda. [Item (B) was reconsidered later in the evening].
COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE
CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the follow-
ing:
(A) ROLL CALL
(C) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2752 AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE REGARDING POSSESSION OF STERIODS AND
DEFRAUDING OF A PUBLIC UTILITY
(D) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 693_COMMENDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE DOUG MERLINO
Pw.t t� PRODUCTSA($2N31TO 4)PURCHASE STAIRMASTER 4000-PT FROM RANDAL SPORTS AND MEDICAL
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2753_ESTABLISHING A SALARY LEVEL FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR ITEM (E) ON THE
CONSENTAGENDA!
City Attorney Scott Snyder stated that there was a change in section 3 of the proposed ordinance
that was motivated by him because of a legal concern relating to benefits. He explained that the
salary of a public official cannot be retroactive. He said an adjustment can be made, however,
in an upcoming salary period to provide the Mayor with the salary level that the Council recently
approved with a slightly larger incremental pay for that period.
Mr. Snyder said the Council sets the Mayor's compensation and benefits. At the time the City
employed its first full-time Mayor, he said the City Attorney's office offered the opinion that
the definition of an employee, as set forth in the benefit section, was broad enough to cover the -
Mayor and for that reason, the salary ordinances have never enunciated benefits and the Mayor has
received the benefits of an employee.
Mr.. Snyder said the Council began to differentiate two years ago between nonrepresented employ-
ees, nonrepresented employees below a certain level, and nonrepresented employees above a certain
level. He said he included a section regarding benefits in the proposed ordinance to indicate
which category the Mayor fits because the Mayor is a nonrepresented employee.
For clarity, Councilmember Dwyer said he -would refer to the amended ordinance as substitute Item
(E).
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE SUBSTITUTE ITEM (E).
MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER PALMER OPPOSED.
Mr. Snyder said the benefits which the ordinance refers to are vacation, sick leave, disability,
and insurance.
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO RECONSIDER ITEM (B). MOTION
CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 1990 ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA]
Councilmember Dwyer referred to page 8, paragraph 1, noting that the Council retreat will be held
in Sudden Valley and not Sun Valley.
� �c Councilmember Jaech referred to the memorandum from the City Clerk noting the following: The
CbA--f subject minutes have an error in the listing of Councilmembers present. Former Councilmember
Laura Hall was listed, and Councilmember Jeff Palmer's name was omitted. The oversight in updat-
ing the word processing format for the minutes has been corrected.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED.
MOTION CARRIED.
AUDIENCE
Mayor Naughten opened the audience portion of the meeting. No public input was offered. Mayor
Naughten closed the audience portion of the meeting.
Mayor Naughten introduced the new reporter from the Enterprise, Christy True.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE DOUG MERLINO
Council President Nordquist said the Student Representative Program was established approximately
ten years ago. He said the program provides an opportunity for individuals who are selected by
their peer group to participate in Council meetings and obtain a better understanding of how
municipal governments work.
Council President Nordquist presented Student Representative Doug Merlino with Resolution 693
commending him for his exemplary dedication and diligence during his term of office. He also
presented him with a plaque in appreciation for his service and honoring him as a student repre-
sentative from September 1989 to January 1990.
Mayor Naughten wished Mr. Merlino good luck.
HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AMENDMENT TO OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO REMOVE
j PROPOSED CUL-DE-SAC EXTENDING SOUTH FROM THE WESTERN END OF THE STREET SIGNED AS 231ST ST.
, S.W.,WEST OF 76THAVE: W. ST- - 9/GE RGE B NDEL
Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that in conjunction with his application for an
eight -lot subdivision, George Brandel has requested approval of an amendment to the Official
Street Map to remove a proposed cul-de-sac at the west end of 231st Street Southwest to allow the
applicant to develop his subdivision as proposed with a private access road off 234th Street
Southwest. She said the cul-de-sac exists only on the Official Street Map, and the right-of-way
has never been acquired by the City so no vacation of right-of-way is necessary.
Ms. Block said the applicant proposes to develop Tract 18 abutting the cul-de-sac on the west.
Tract 17, to the east of the cul-de-sac, is already developed with all of the existing homes
accessing onto 76th Avenue West, 231st or 234th Street Southwest.
Ms. Block said the Hearing Examiner held a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the
Official Street Map on November 16, 1989. He issued his report on November 30th recommending
that the Official Street Map be amended to delete the proposed cul-de-sac.
Ms. Block noted that a copy of the Hearing Examiner's report and a portion of the Official Street
Map showing the cul-de-sac proposed to be removed were included in the Council packets.
Ms. Block said it is the recommendation of Staff to adopt the Hearing Examiner's recommendation
and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Steve Amsbaugh, 18922 Olympic View Drive, representing Brandel Construction Company, said the
cul-de-sac does not serve the subject property in a proper manner and is not needed by any other
adjacent properties or lots in the area.
Mr. Amsbaugh said 231st Street Southwest is a 30 foot right-of-way and, according to City Code,
can only serve 9 parcels. He noted that the road presently serves 5 lots and only 4 more future
lots would be allowed to use the cul-de-sac. Mr. Amsbaugh said there is no physical
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connection between 231st Street Southwest and the subject property except where they touch in the
corner. Mr. Amsbaugh noted that there is a topographical change along the eastern boundary line
where the cul-de-sac lies, and a retaining wall, if not extensive grading, would be necessary to
construct a road in that location. He said relocating the access road for the proposed plot
provides more privacy for both the homes in the proposed plat and existing single family homes to
the east.
Mr. Amsbaugh requested the Council to approve the amendment to the Official Street Map.
In response to Councilmember Hertrich, Mr. Ambaugh said after walking the site, he concluded that
the cul-de-sac was not the best way to access the site. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the
proposed access off of 234th Street would require more paving than the cul-de-sac. Mr. Amsbaugh
replied negatively. He noted, however, that because the cul-de-sac can serve only 4 more future
lots, access from 234th Street is necessary to serve the remaining 3 or 4 lots; if the cul-de-sac
is not omitted from the Official Street Map, access from 234th Street must also be provided and
there will be two roads going into the plat.
Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing.
Gene Chard, 23124 - 76th, inquired if it would be feasible to remove the circular portion of the
cul-de-sac and extend it to 234th Street. Mr. Amsbaugh said the development potential of the
— '-"-'-" ' proposed subdivision would be severely limited if the road was redesigned and extended through to
234th Street.
Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing.
Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the cul-de-sac is proposed to be extended to 230th Street
Southwest in the future. Ms. Block replied negatively. She said there is development in that
area, and she did not know if it would be possible to construct a road to 230th.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINER'S
RECOMMENDATION AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED
WITH COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST AND COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH OPPOSED.
HEAR
LOT SUBDIVISION AT APPROXIMATELY 7729 - 234TH ST. S.W. (P-6-89/GEORGE
Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that on November 16, 1989, the Hearing Examiner
conducted a public hearing on the application of George Branded for approval of a proposed eight -
lot subdivision at approximately 7729 - 234th Street Southwest. She said the property is zoned
RS-8, and each lot meets the standards for that zone.
Ms. Block said the Hearing Examiner issued his report on November 30, 1980 recommending approval
of the proposed subdivision with conditions, one being that a tree cutting plan be submitted to
the Planning Division for approval prior to any cutting of trees.
Ms. Block noted that a copy of the Hearing Examiner's report, a vicinity map, and the preliminary
plat were included in the Council packets.
Ms. Block said it is the recommendation of Staff to adopt the Hearing Examiner's recommendation
and grant preliminary approval to the proposed subdivision.
Ms. Block said there is a drainage easement along the eastern property line and between the two
southernmost lots which will provide drainage for the proposed project and will tie into the
City's drainage system.
Councilmember Hertrich inquired about the width of the proposed right-of-way and hammerheads.
Ms. Block said the proposed right-of-way is 30 feet, and the street will be improved to 22 feet.
Councilmember Hertrich inquired if parking restrictions will be imposed on any of the streets.
Ms. Block said that issue is subject to the Engineering Department, but she said no parking re-
strictions have been specified at the present time.
Councilmember Nordquist inquired if the turning radius for the hammerhead is sufficient to allow
a car to pass by a parked vehicle. Ms. Block said the hammerheads are consistent with the street
standards, and both the Engineering and Fire Departments have approved the proposal.
Steve Amsbaugh, 18922 Olympic View Drive, representing the applicant, said the area is comprised
of single family homes on the eastern and southern boundaries, with a large apartment complex on
the western boundary, and an undeveloped tract of land lies to the north.
Mr. Amsbaugh said the site in question has 136 evergreen trees that are greater than 8 inches in
diameter and some deciduous trees, mainly on the southern half of the site. He said it is esti-
mated that approximately 40 of the trees will be removed to develop the site.
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Mr. Amsbaugh said the site will be developed with 8 single family homes on 2.36 acres, with an
average lot size of 10,300 square feet which, he pointed out, exceeds the 8,000 square foot mini-
mum in the RS-8 zone. He said the homes will be moderately priced one- and two-story homes that
are typical of the neighborhood.
Mr. Amsbaugh said the access easement off of 234th Street Southwest is a private drive that will
have a sidewalk on one side for its entire length. He said the lot orientation of the proposed
subdivision was of importance to the applicant. He noted that the street configuration for the
proposed subdivision backs the back yards of the homes in the proposed subdivision to the back
yards of the homes to the east, providing more privacy.
Mr. Amsbaugh said the sewer and storm system will exit the site in the southeast corner along an
easement across another property line and will connect with the existing trunk lines on 234th
Street.
Councilmember Dwyer inquired why a hammerhead is proposed next to lots 5, 6, 7, and 8 rather than
a cul-de-sac. Mr. Ambsbaugh said the road is envisioned mostly as a private drive. He said,
however, if the City would prefer a rounded turnaround, the engineer for the project could enter-
tain that concept if there is enough room in the proposed subdivision.
Community Services Director Peter Hahn noted that the street standards allow either a hammerhead
or a cul-de-sac in an RS-8 zone.
Mr. Amsbaugh said the setback between the hammerhead and the proposed drive is very restrictive.
Councilmember Hertrich said he preferred a cul-de-sac over a hammerhead because it is safer for
emergency vehicles.
Councilmember Hertrich inquired if a buffer is proposed adjacent to the neighboring homes to
mitigate the traffic impact. Mr. Amsbaugh said there are existing fences in that area, and the
entryway to the proposed subdivision will be extensively landscaped. He noted that a traffic
study was conducted which revealed that peak hour traffic for the proposed subdivision would be
sixteen trips an hour.
Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the turnaround at the north end of the site could be rede-
signed: Mr. Amsbaugh said a partial cul-de-sac could be designed at that location. Councilmem-
ber Hertrich pointed out that cul-de-sacs provide on -street parking. Mr. Amsbaugh said the appli-
cant would propose hot to have on -street parking because of the small lot sizes.
Councilmember Jaech inquired if residents of the apartment complex will be able to use the road
for the subdivision to access the apartments. Mr. Amsbaugh said the residents of the apartment
complex access their building from the highway and their parking area is six to eight feet above
the grade of the access road for the proposed subdivision and there is also a fence separating
the two properties.
Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing.
Mike Cooper, 820 Maple St., speaking as a citizen and a firefighter, said a hammerhead is not an
advisable turnaround for emergency vehicles. He said people will, on occasion, park on both
sides of the hammerhead and restrict the turning movements of emergency vehicles. Mr. Cooper
said a hammerhead is not a very safe or ideal situation. He preferred a cul-de-sac because he
said it allows ingress and egress even if cars are parked around the perimeter.
Mr. Cooper requested the City to work with the developer to design a cul-de-sac in both areas
where a hammerhead is proposed and, also, for the City to review its philosophy with respect to
allowing the option of a cul-de-sac or a hammerhead. He said cul-de-sacs are an ideal situation
from a public safety standpoint.
Mr. Ambsbaugh said the proposed subdivision was designed in accordance with City regulations, and
the hammerhead is proposed because the engineer thought it was a good solution. Mr. Amsbaugh
said he lives in a neighborhood with a long dead-end street, and he has never noticed anyone
parking on the street.
Mr. Amsbaugh said each lot will have four off-street parking spaces (two in the garage and two on
site). He said it would be very difficult to provide a cul-de-sac at the north end of the site
because there is not enough property to complete a cul-de-sac.
Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing.
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COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SUBDIVI-
SION WITH THE PROVISO THAT A CUL-DE-SAC IS CONSTRUCTED NEXT TO LOTS 5, 6, 7, AND 8.
Councilmember Palmer commended the Hearing Examiner in his review of the proposal, especially
with regard to the condition that a tree cutting plan be submitted to the City prior to the remov-
al of any trees.
MOTION CARRIED.
REVIEW SOLID WASTE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING
•�/i�Community Services Director Peter Hahn said the Community Services Committee reviewed a draft of
the Interlocal Agreement for solid waste between the City and County and raised a number of is-
sues. He said he has taken those issues to the County, and a new draft has been written to ad-
dress those concerns, as well as those of some of the other cities. He noted that the agreement
was included in the Council packets.
Mr. Hahn said RCW 70.95 requires the City to have a disposal plan for solid waste either on its
own or through the County. He said eighteen of the nineteen Snohomish County cities are being
asked to sign the interlocal agreement.'
Mr. Hahn said the County Council has a public hearing scheduled in mid -February and intends to
submit the plan to the Department of Ecology as soon as possible in hopes that it will be ap-
proved by July 1990.
Mr. Hahn reviewed the amendments to the interlocal agreement.
Mr. Hahn introduced Karen Nachjiri, Project Manager, and Nora Smith, Recycling manager for the
Solid Waste Division.
Ms. Nachjiri said the system development strategy includes: 1) landfiiling over the course of
the next 20 years; 2) long hauling or waste exporting of waste for an interim period and then
utilization of local landfills after that; 3) permanent long haul; and 4) resource recovery. She
said a a preferred alternative development strategy for solid waste entails aggressive waste
reduction and recycling; conserving and acquiring landfill capacity; development of Cathcart
additions for an emergency use; choosing among alternatives based on reliability, economics,
environmental protection and regulatory risk; and development of a transfer system.
Ms. Nachjiri said the regional land fill is in the final design stage. She said there is a per-
mitted capacity for up to 15 years, but it is important to pursue long haul to extend the life of
that landfill for 40 to 60 years.
Ms. Nachjiri said the Cathcart landfill will reach capacity in approximately May of this year.
The County has applied for a variance to the Department of Ecology for additional lifts to pro-
vide landfill capacity until the regional landfill is operational or until a long haul or waste
export disposal option is implemented.
Ms. Nachjiri said it appears that long haul is the most feasible method of disposing of waste,
but a transfer station system will be necessary in addition to either long haul or waste export
disposal. She said transfer stations are proposed to be located at Paine Field and Monroe.
Ms. Nachjiri said the County feels that the preferred system development strategy is comprehen-
sive, flexible, coordinates the County with the cities and towns, complies with RCW 70.95, and
includes the new recycling element.
Ms. Nachjiri said waste flow control is addressed in the interlocal agreement because creditors
for the revenue bonds are interested in a guaranteed revenue stream for the life of the facili-
ties. She noted that the agreement is for thirty years rather than twenty years because some of
the facilities will not be operational for five or six years.
Ms. Nachjiri said the County plans to hold their adoption hearing on February 28th, but the cit-
ies and towns can proceed with their own adoption during the course of this month.
Councilmember Jaech inquired how the revenue bond will be paid. Ms. Nachjiri replied through
rates. She said the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commissions (UTC) sets the rates for
haulers, but the rate for the rate payer will be negotiated between the hauler and the UTC.
Councilmember Hertrich inquired if construction waste will be disposed of outside of the region.
Ms. Nachkiri said she did not know because the County Council passed a motion last week to place
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a moratorium on a wood waste and demolition debris landfill materials processing facility siting
study. Councilmember Hertrich was concerned that the City could be locked into an agreement that
may prove to be unfeasible for the City to engage in over a long period of time. He felt the
City should have a voice in the development of the plan. Ms. Nachjiri said some of the other
jurisdictions share the same concern. She said those concerns will be heard by the County and
hopefully dealt with in a responsible manner. She said the City could opt out of the system at
any time but there would be ramifications. She said RCW 90.95 puts the onus on the County to
take care of the mixed municipal solid waste for the County. If the City opted out of the sys-
tem, she said the State will require Edmonds to do a comprehensive plan and site a landfill with-
in its jurisdiction. Additionally, if the City opted out of the system, for example in ten
years, there would be system costs that the City would still be obligated to fulfill.
City Attorney Scott Snyder stated that the original agreement assumed that all costs of the utili-
ty would be passed back to the rate payer and their indemnification was basically a pass through
to the citizens. He said he asked that the language that presently appears in section 7.1 of the
Interlocal Agreement be included to protect the participating cities and towns if the County
makes a mistake. He said it would be impractical for the City to opt out of the system unless
the thirty year period was near an end because the financial ramifications would be so large.
Ms. Nachjiri said a representative from each jurisdiction will serve on the Solid Waste Advisory
Committee (SCWAC) and when the comprehensive plan is updated, at least every five years in accor-
dance with State law, the County will contact each jurisdiction.
Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the transfer stations will be publicly or privately operated.
Ms. Nachjiri said the County will operate them.
Councilmember Wilson inquired what facilities the revenue bonds will finance. Ms. Nachjiri said
the regional landfill and other landfills associated with the management of solid waste, i.e.,
the two transfer stations, whatever upgrades are necessary for existing sites, and capital con-
struction costs. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the long haul option will definitely be a
method by which solid waste is disposed of. Ms. Nachjiri said the County Council will be making
that decision in March. Councilmember Wilson inquired if a long haul site has been identified.
Ms. Nachjiri said a low bidder has received permits for a site in eastern Washington and is in
the process of developing that site.
Councilmember Dwyer inquired how costs for the revenue bond will be affected if the County Coun-
cil elects not to engage in long haul. Ms. Nachjiri said. development of the regional landfill
will cost approximately $90 million (development of the first stage will cost $14 million in
1990). She said because a back-up capacity is necessary locally even if the County decides to
pursue long haul, a regional landfill and transfer station would go forward regardless of which
alternatives are adopted. Councilmember Dwyer inquired when the regional landfill will reach
capacity if long haul is not implemented. Ms. Nachjiri replied 12 to 15 years. Councilmember
Dwyer inquired how much larger the bond issue would have to be to locate sites in order to have
the same capacity that long haul would provide if long haul is not implemented. Ms. Nachjiri
said she did not know. She said the landfill will last 40 to 60 years if long haul is implement-
ed, and she emphasized that the goal is to extend the life of the landfill as long as possible.
Councilmember Dwyer inquired how, then, the County could decide the economics of long hauling.
Ms. Nachjiri said the County is conducting a rate study to determine what option to pursue. She
said it is very hard to put a price tag on. landfilling in the region. She said in the short
term, it is more economical to landfill locally and not long haul, but she doubted that another
landfill can be sited in the County.
Councilmember Wilson inquired what the long haul rates for customers would be in comparison to M
& 0 costs for the regional site. Ms. Nachjiri said the levelized tipping fee spelled out in the
comprehensive plan over a 20 year period is: landfilling only - $76 per ton; interim long haul
for 7 years and then landfilling - $91 per ton; permanent long hauling - $123 per ton; waste
energy (incineration) - $199 per ton. Ms. Nachjiri said the cost for landfilling only is not a
true reflection of what waste disposal options cost the County because in the long term, valuable
landfill is being used that might not be replaceable.
Councilmember Palmer referred to page 3 of the comprehensive plan as follows: "No waste shall be
diverted from the authorized disposal sites... requires any waste reduction or recycling plan be
approved by the County". He inquired about the process for approval by the County for any waste
reduction or recycling plan. Ms. Smith said there are no specific criteria set out at the
present time. She said the County would reference the refined guidelines that the Department of
Ecology is currently developing and would measure the jurisdiction's plans against the intention
of HB 1671. Ms. Smith said she did not think the County would try to limit a jurisdiction in its
recycling efforts but would, in fact, encourage recycling. Councilmember Palmer inquired, then,
if the costs would be higher for the other municipalities if one jurisdiction decided to recycle
a certain type of product. Ms. Smith said the rate per ton would be higher.
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Councilmember Jaech inquired what role the SWAC plays and if they have an impact on the decisions
that the County makes. Ms. Nachjiri said they are an advisory committee, and she has observed
that the County has listened carefully to their input over the years. Councilmember Jaech in-
quired why a transfer station would cost up to $25 million. Ms. Nachjiri said costs for the
central recycling and transfer station entail: acquisition.of 20 acres; an assembly line where
people will pick through garbage to find recyclable materials; a co -located moderate risk waste
facility; and equipment.
Councilmember Jaech inquired when the bond would be issued. Ms. Nachjiri replied mid -summer to
early fall. Councilmember Jaech inquired about the amount of the bond. Ms. Nachjiri said it
will be $45 million in 1990. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the bond issue will finance the
cost of the landfill. Ms. Nachjiri said it will finance only a portion of it because it will be
developed in stages. She said the capital construction costs for the landfill are estimated at
$90 million. Councilmember Jaech inquired about the cost for all of the facilities. Ms.
_ Nachjiri replied approximately $125 million. She said the pay back period for the bonds will be
over the life of the facility, which is typically 20 years for public works. Councilmember Jaech
inquired about the cost of an incinerator. Ms. Nachjiri said an incinerator sized for approxi-
mately 3,000 tons per day would cost between $130 and $150 million. Councilmember Jaech inquired
about the life expectancy of an incinerator. Ms. Nachjiri said an incinerator should last about
20 years with proper maintenance.
Councilmember Jaech said after reviewing the information the Council has received to date, she was
not in favor of long hauling. She inquired what would determine which alternative the County
Council chooses. Ms. Nachjiri said the County Council has placed the waste to energy issue on
the back burner because a feasibility study showed that waste export or long haul will be less
costly. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the tipping fee for long haul will remain constant for
the term of the agreement. Ms. Nachjiri said the County will reassess the specifications of the
agreement every seven years up to a twenty-one year period if the waste disposal option is imple-
mented. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the fixed fee will be guaranteed, then, for seven
years. Ms. Nachjiri replied affirmatively.
Councilmember Hertrich inquired what percentage of the waste stream will be eliminated through a
recycling program. Ms. Nachjiri said the County projects that the waste stream will be reduced
by 35% over a 5 year period and up to 50% in ten years. (It is currently at 12%). Councilmember
Hertrich inquired if the waste stream reduction through recycling will ever exceed 50%. Ms.
Nachjiri said she did not believe so.
Councilmember Dwyer inquired for what period the sites will be contracted for long haul. Ms.
Nachjiri said the Klickitat site has been contracted for 50 years, and a site in Oregon has been
contracted for 100 years.
Mayor Naughten thanked Ms. Nachjiri and Ms. Smith for their presentation. He said discussion of
the Interlocal Agreement will be put on the agenda for final review.
Mr. Hahn said a policy is needed on how to proceed with the implementation of curbside recycling
in compliance with HB 1671. He reviewed the main options on how to proceed for developing a
recycling program as follows: 1) let the existing haulers develop a program with the UTC accord-
ing to general parameters laid out by the City. The UTC would continue to be the rate -setting
body; 2) hire a consultant to develop the program options more fully; 3) hire a contract employee
to work as the recycling coordinator to develop program options; and 4) bid out the recycling
program.
Mr. Hahn said cities in the area have used all four options, but he felt that option number one
is the simplest and is most consistent with the City's present philosophy.
Mr. Hahn said the City received a grant of $50,000 to assist in the implementation of curbside
recycling. He said how that money is expended depends on which option the Council wishes to
pursue.
Councilmember Jaech said she was very happy with the services that Sound Disposal has provided,
noting that they implemented a recycling program themselves some time ago. She favored option
number 1.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO ADOPT OPTION NUMBER 1 IN THE COUN-
CIL PACKET AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AND SIGN THE AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED.
- 0 DISCUSSION OF OVERLAY AND CHIPSEAL PROGRAM FOR 1990
City Engineer Bob Alberts reported that the Community Services Committee and Engineering Division
Staff presented in December 1989 a proposed list of streets which would be scheduled for
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overlaying and chipsealing in 1990. The list takes into account other utility work and the 1987
Streets Conditions Inventory.
Engineering Coordinator Gordy Hyde reviewed the list with the Council, noting that the first
seven streets in the program were prioritized based on volume of traffic as well as the condition
of the pavement.
Councilmember Palmer inquired if roads with a certain slope percentage are not considered a via-
ble option to chipseal. Public Works Director Bobby Mills replied negatively.
At the request of Councilmember Hertrich, Mr. Mills explained that residents in the area of 186th
have requested that the sidewalk be extended on 80th Avenue up to 188th, but the City Engineer
has opted to go only to where the water replacement plan is. Councilmember Hertrich inquired
about the costs to extend the walkway without continuing the overlay. Mr. Hyde said he did not
have that particular figure at the present time, but he noted that the walkway and overlay on
88th south of 196th cost $27,000 last year.
Councilmemer Wilson inquired if Mountlake Terrace will do the chip seal program. Mr. Mills said
it is proposed that Mountlake Terrace do the chipseal program, but he said he is attempting to
contact outside vendors for a cost comparison.
Councilmember Dwyer inquired if the extended sidewalk could be funded through an L.I.D. Mr.
Mills said the City has never installed a sidewalk by the L.I.D. process. Councilmember Dwyer
inquired if a sidewalk has ever been installed without putting in a street. Mr. Mills replied
affirmatively. Councilmember Dwyer inquired what percentage of the 4.7 miles of streets that
were overlaid last year were previously chipsealed unsatisfactorily. Mr. Hyde replied 1.5 miles.
At the request of Councilmember Hertrich, Mr. Mills said the chipseal program has been unsatisfac-
tory in the past with the exception of the program in 1988. He said Staff has talked to resi-
dents and learned that they were dissatisfied only because there was loose rock on the roads. He
said Staff will pick up any loose rock on chipsealed streets on a continual basis.
COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE OVERLAY AND
CHIPSEAL PROGRAM FOR 1990 AND REQUEST STAFF TO PROVIDE A COST ESTIMATE FOR THE SIDEWALK ON 80TH
AND 192ND TO 188TH. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OPPOSED.
MAYOR
Mayor Naughten said the Port of Edmonds has agreed to pay 10% interest on the $2,000 they owe the
City for back payments on the property that was leased, as well as $5,000 to realign Admiral Way.
Community Services Director Peter Hahn said the Planning Department and Engineering Department
will be open an additional hour on Tuesdays to handle inquiries and a Planner and Engineer will
be available.
Councilmember Jaech inquired if the State will pay the 10% to the City since they purchased the
property. City Attorney Scott Snyder said the deed restrictions pass with the property.
COUNCIL
Council President Nordquist said the Council Resource Assistant will begin on February 12.
Council President Nordquist noted that Councilmember Kasper sent a memorandum to the Council
regarding the meeting with the State Legislature on February 10.
Student Representative Doug Merlino said he enjoyed participating in the Council meetings, and
his Tuesday nights would never be the same.
Councilmember Palmer wished Mr. Merlino luck.
COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER KASPER'S
ABSENCE. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Jaech said she felt that it was a criminal act on the part of the Federal govern-
ment to use social security funds to pay federal bills. She encouraged everyone to write to
their representatives.
Councilmember Dwyer requested the Council to reconsider the Northwest Energy Code and the grant
monies that are associated with it.
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO SCHEDULE A DISCUSSION REGARDING
THE NORTHWEST ENERGY CODE ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Hertrich noted that four people were `recently rescued by others than the Fire De-
partment because they arrived at the scene first. He recommended that ,the City and Port of
Edmonds discuss the possibility of an agreement whereby Port personnel respond to a rescue call
if the City is unable to. Mayor Naughten said Staff is looking into the liability and insurance
associated with that kind of an agreement.
The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT.TO FEBRUARY 6, 1990 APPROVAL.
;AC�Q: LINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING
7:00 - 10:00 P.M.
JANUARY 30, 1990
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
1. CONSENT AGENDA
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 1990
(C) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2152 AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE REGARDING
POSSESSION OF STEROIDS AND DEFRAUDING OF A PUBLIC UTILITY
(D) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 693 COMMENDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
DOUG MERLINO
(E) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2153 ESTABLISHING A SALARY LEVEL FOR THE
OFFICE OF MAYOR
(F) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE STAIRMASTER 4000-PT FROM RANDAL
SPORTS AND MEDICAL PRODUCTS ($2,314)
2. AUDIENCE
3. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
DOUG MERLINO
4. HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AMENDMENT TO
OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO REMOVE PROPOSED CUL-DE-SAC EXTENDING SOUTH
FROM THE WESTERN END OF THE STREET SIGNED AS 231ST ST. S.W., WEST
OF 76TH AVE. W. (ST-5-89/GEORGE BRANDEL)
5. HEARING ON PRELIMINARY 8-LOT SUBDVISION AT APPROXIMATELY 7729 234TH
ST. S.W. (P-6-89/GEORGE BRANDEL)
6. REVIEW SOLID WASTE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING
7. DISCUSSION OF OVERLAY AND CHIPSEAL PROGRAM FOR 1990
8. MAYOR
9. COUNCIL
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(60 MINUTES)
(30 MINUTES)
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND
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