10/23/1990 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO
NOVEMBER 5, 1990 APPROVAL
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 1990
(WORK MEETING)
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
Megan Renquist, Student Rep.
ABSENT STAFF
Jack Wilson, Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr.
Councilmember Art Housler, Admin. Svc. Director
Bobby Mills, Public Works Supt.
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Ron Schirman, Acting Fire Chief
Bob Alberts, City Engineer
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Kath Swafford, Admin. Clerk
Margaret Richards, Recorder
Mayor Naughten called an executive session following the regular agenda to discuss a legal matter.
CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following:
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 1990
(C) FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK BY BLACKLINE, INC. FOR THE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, AND SETTING
THE THIRTY -DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD
CWC-HDR MONTHLY REPORT
Bud Benges, CWC-HDR, Inc. reported that the concrete roof topping is installed on primary clarifi-
ers 1 and 2, and the contractor will resume operation of primary clarify 2 at the end of October
1990.
Construction of the solids processing and sludge incineration facilities is near completion. The
contractor is continuing with clean up and repair items. The City. of Edmonds is operating the
solids processing facilities on behalf of the contractor until substantial completion is grant-
ed. Substantial completion of the solids process building was scheduled for October 21, 1990..
The contractor is making good progress with construction of the secondary treatment units. Con-
crete roof topping is complete on the aeration basin roofs, and the form work is in place for
installation of the blower building suspended floor slab. Installation of the effluent pumping
station walls are complete and construction of the final clarifier walls are near completion.
The contractor plans to install the RAS/WAS pumping station precast roofing panels at the end of
October. Installation of piping and miscellaneous mechanical items continues in the RAS/WAS
pumping station and aeration basin complex.
The contractor for the Edmonds wastewater meter station project has been requested to submit all
contract closeout documents. The contractor has not provided documentation for the possible
claim for construction impacts due to the underground debris and gas line that was encountered at
meter station 3.
Mr. Benges said the contractor has forecasted that construction of the treatment plant will be
completed earlier than was scheduled.
Mr. Benges inquired if the format for the bronze plaque that will be erected at the treatment
plant (included in the Council packets) met with Council approval. The Council suggested the
following changes: 1) Mayor and Council be the same size type style; 2) exclude the word
"Edmonds" in Edmonds City Council because it is redundant; 3) change Councilmember Dwyer's first
name to Steve; 4) exclude Councilmember Kasper's middle initial; and 5) allow more space between
the Mayor and City Council.
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Mayor.-Naughten requested that the final draft of the plaque be submitted to the Council for ap-
proval.
Mr. Benges said a public forum will be held at Harbor Square on November 1 at 7 p.m. to present
the status of the project to the public and to answer any questions.
DISCUSSION OF SENIOR (LOW INCOME/MODERATE) HOUSING OPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES (POSTPONED FROM JUNE 26
AND AUNT 28, 1990
* COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF
THE EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD AMENDING THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AS FOLLOWS:'
1) Amend Section 16.30.020(CO(2) as follows: "Community facilities, including buildings
used for community activities -and services, such as..."
2) Amend Chapter 20.25, changing the title to Low Income Housing for the Elderly;
insert the words "low income" before the word a er yin sections 2O.25.00U and
20.25.020; and change the reduction of parking spaces to one space per unit.
3) Amend Section 21.30.060 Foster Home to read as follows: "Foster home means a social
service facility licensed by the State as a full-time foster family and described as an
agency which regularly provides care on a 24 hour basis to one or more individuals, but
not more than six individuals.
4) Add new Section 21.15.095 defining congregate care facility to read as follows: A
congregate care facility shall mean the same as a retirement home. !
5) Add new Section 21.40.055 defining hospitals to read as follows: Hospitals are public
or private health facilities providing care for persons suffering from acute illness,
injuries or other conditions requiring medical, surgical, psychiatric, or obstetrical
services. Residences are normally short, and the facilities are characterized by high
public access requirements.and the need for emergency access. Included in this
definition are general or emergency hospitals, maternity and psychiatric hospitals, and
alcoholism and drug acute detoxification services.
Councilmember Kasper stated that the City of Edmonds needs to provide viable housing options for
its elderly citizens. He suggested that the City's goal be to alter its development regulations
to make all forms of elderly housing available in the community.
By modifying Chapter 20.25 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) from not speaking to
income level to speak solely to low income, he said the ECDC is excluding all moderate income
seniors in Edmonds that would like to have an alternative housing option to their 1 arge, near
empty homes.
Councilmember Kasper said the Council should encourage the housing industry to create an alterna-
tive housing option. He noted that houses are becoming more empty, as are the schools. Without
an alternative housing option for most of the elderly, he said homes will continue to be partial-
ly occupied, thereby not allowing younger families to move into the .community.
Councilmember Kasper recommended that the Council meet with the Elderly Housing Committee and the
Planning Board and discuss a policy for senior housing that will keep Edmonds viable and allow
its citizens of many years to live out their years in their hometown.
Councilmember Kasper said he ascertained from reading the Council minutes back to 1970 that the
consensus of the Council was to provide more housing options for elderly citizens. He pointed
out, though, that the Council has made few improvements since that time and has ceased to make
progress. He suggested that a public forum be held because there is interest on the part of
nonprofit organizations to provide alternate housing for low -to -moderate -income senior citizens.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER FOR DISCUSSION, TO MOVE FORWARD WITH
THE PLANNING BOARD AND POSSIBLY EVEN ANOTHER TASK FORCE TO PURSUE OPTIONS FOR LOW -TO -MODERATE -
INCOME HOUSING FOR ELDERLY CITIZENS.
Councilmember Palmer concurred with Councilmember Kasper that the City needs to work towards
encouraging a continuum of care, with particular emphasis on housing for moderate -income seniors.
Councilmember Hertrich referred to the memorandum from the Planning Advisory Board'dated March
31, 1988 in which they stated, in part, "Due to social, economic and community considerations, it
is not recommended that significant zoning changes take place to allow higher densities, height
variances, parking reductions or intrusion into business zones.
*See Council Minutes November 5, 1990
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We strongly believe that the City is currently making a significant contribution to the elderly
and seniors through the Senior Center and that there are adequate provisions in our current regu-
lations to allow home sharing, group homes, and foster homes. The City could, most effectively
help the low/moderate income elderly by establishing monetary assistance to existing housing
programs and elderly services such as DART, CHORE, and actual rent subsidies administered by the
Snohomish County Housing Authority".
Councilmember Kasper noted that the City, through enactment of the Mother-in-law Ordinance, has
taken some action to provide options for elderly citizens. He inquired what further steps -the
City could take. Although Councilmember Palmer felt the City is making a significant contribu-
tion to the elderly, he said the City could make an even larger contribution by encouraging other
options.
Councilmember Kasper noted that the Growth Management Act will become effective in the near fu-
ture. He said the City must have a plan so that the City develops in a manner that is envisioned
by the Council and its citizens.
In response to a question by Councilmember Dwyer, Councilmember Palmer explained that the Housing
Task Force reported. to the Planning Board in the past, and their conclusions were discussed at
the Planning Board level. He said his understanding of Councilmember Kasper's motion is to pur-
sue the moderate -income -level group rather than the low-income group, which was the primary focus
of past discussions. Councilmember Palmer said one of the main tasks of the Planning Board was
.to determine what the real purpose of the original ordinance was, and the Planning Board deter-
mined that the ordinance was aimed at the low-income group. Councilmember Palmer said he was
looking to the Planning Board to discuss what options exist to fill the gap at the moderate -in-
come level.
City Attorney Scott Snyder noted that one aspect that may be of some use, as it relates to discus-
sions of Initiative 547 and Senate House Bill 2020, is to try to assess the unmet needs of the
elderly and disabled, perhaps:. by working with Staff to determine who the affected populations are.
Councilmember Palmer inquired if Councilmember. Kasper would be willing to replace,his.motion with :.
a request that the information suggested by Mr. Snyder be obtained. Councilmember' Kasper said
that was part of the process, in his opinion. It was his feeling that housing for the elderly is
over -designed at the present time. He recommended that the City look to providing housing in the
future vis-a-vis the conditional use permit process because he believed that elderly people
should reside in or as close to the downtown area as possible.
Councilmember Jaech inquired if the City must address the eventuality that there will not be
enough young people to support, from a financial or service -oriented aspect, the now middle-aged
group of citizens when they are elderly. Mr. Snyder said the Council will be facing a policy
decision with respect to what the City's zoning categories should be thirty years from now in
order to be consistent with the lifestyle of the future.
Discussion ensued regarding the process in which the Council should pursue housing.for the elder-
ly.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER WITHDREW THE MOTION, AND COUNCILMEMBER PALMER WITHDREW THE SECOND TO THE
MOTION.
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO REQUEST A NEEDS ASSESSMENT, AS
SUGGESTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND ALSO AN ASSESSMENT OF WHAT THE CITY'S OBLIGATION ARE UNDER
HOUSE BILL 2929; ALSO, REFER THOSE MATTERS TO THE PLANNING BOARD TO PREPARE A REPORT AND THEN
MEET WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AFTER THE REPORT IS COMPLETED TO DETERMINE A FURTHER COURSE OF AC-
TION. Councilmember Kasper requested Councilmember Dwyer to add the words "options" and "alterna-
tives" to the motion. Councilmember Dwyer concurred. MOTION CARRIED.
CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TO EXPAND DEFINITION OF DISABLED
PERSONN ORDER TO QUALITYFOR UTILITY RATE REDUCTION (FROM SEPTEMBER 25)
COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH FOR DISCUSSION, TO MOVE TO AN
INCOME -ONLY TEST AND BASE THE TEST ON A FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN AND THE FACT THAT A PERSON
WOULD NOT BE LISTED AS A DEPENDENT ON ANYONE ELSE'S INCOME TAX, AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE THE NECESSARY ORDINANCE.
Councilmember Hertrich cautioned the Council not to change the formula that the County uses for
property taxes.
MOTION CARRIED.
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CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF WESTGATE STUDY (FROM OCTOBER 2)
COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO DELAY THE ADOPTION OF THE
DOCUMENT UNTIL A COMPREHENSIVE TRAFFIC STUDY IS PREPARED AND LEVELS OF SERVICE ARE ESTABLISHED
FOR THE WESTGATE AREA.
Councilmember Jaech recalled that the Council previously recommended that the Westgate study be
regarded as a priority in the study.
MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL HARDSHIP CRITERIA
Planning Department Manager Mary Lou Block reported that Staff was asked to develop some guide-
lines on "financial and physical hardship" which allows an applicant for an accessory dwelling
unit to be eligible for exemption from the two-year residency requirement. She noted that defini-
tions were submitted to the Council on October 15, 1990, and a copy Qf.those definitions were
included in the Council packets.
COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO MOVE TO AN INCOME -ONLY TEST
AND BASE THE TEST ON A FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN AND THE FACT THAT A PERSON WOULD NOT BE LISTED
AS A DEPENDENT ON ANYONE ELSE'S INCOME TAX. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER AND COUNCIL -
MEMBER KASPER OPPOSED.
COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED TO DELETE THE ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESSORY DWELLINGS BASED ON THE TWO-
YEAR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AND BASE IT ENTIRELY ON FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF
A SECOND.
City Attorney Scott Snyder said he interpreted the Council's action, based on prior discussions,
as not making any comment about the disabled per se but, simply, that a disabled person who has a
financial hardship would qualify for the two-year period and, thus, the Council is creating the
ability to make a home payment rather than making any judgment about a persons- ability.or how it
impacts the housing. Councilmember Palmer concurred.
DISCUSSION ON JOB DESCRIPTION OF FIRE CHIEF POSITION
Personnel Manager Brent Hunter recommended that the job description of the Fire Chief's position
be reviewed and updated. He noted that the City Council previously indicated that the education-
al requirement for the position should be upgraded to a Bachelor's degree level. He said he
drafted a new job description (included in the Council packets) which emphasizes the position's
managerial responsibilities and also included the upgraded educational requirements, as well as a
listing of the job qualifications for fire chiefs in other local cities.
Because Councilmember Jaech was unable to attend the Saturday pre -budget meeting, she inquired if
the concept of a Public Safety Director was discussed. Councilmember Dwyer said Councilmember
Kasper had commented on Mr. Dolanz' position as a civilian administrator for Fire District No. 1
rather than a fire chief. Councilmember Dwyer said, however, he was not clear that a majority of
the Council was in favor of that concept. Councilmember Nordquist•said the Council had discussed
an administrator position at some length. He reminded the Council that they had decided at the
Council retreat to review the job description of a position as it became vacant.
Councilmember Jaech felt it was necessary to establish the organization structure of a department
before preparing a job description for a position within that department. Councilmember Nord-
quist said he did not.want to design the Fire Department for the City. He recommended that the
Mayor submit a study which reviews the organizational structure of the Fire Department and then
submit a recommendation to the Council.
The Council discussed whether or not to advertise the position as it is currently structured or
to restructure the organization of the Fire Department and then advertise the position. Council -
member Jaech, Councilmember Nordquist, and Councilmember Kasper felt the Council should be provid-
ed with different options before making a decision.
Councilmember Palmer referred to the draft job
tions: 1) page 1, paragraph 4, second sentence,
performance to save money and use funds wisely;
should be "Mayor s .
description and made the following recommenda-
change to read, "Monitors and evaluates budget
paragraph 5, last sentence, the word "Major's"
Councilmember Palmer stated that the Council, perhaps, is not ready to seek a candidate based on
the draft job description or any other job description at the present time.
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COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER FOR DISCUSSION, -TO DIRECT'THE MAYOR
AND PERSONNEL MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COUNCIL WITH ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OPTIONS, INCLUDING THE
ASSOCIATED JOB DESCRIPTIONS, AS WELL AS THE STRUCTURE AND STAFFING OF THE SEVEN CITIES FOR COMPAR-
ISON, AND THEN SUBMIT A RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL.
Councilmember Kasper inquired if one of the options. included- an. -Administrator...- Councilmember
Palmer replied affirmatively. He said he was not asking for a voluminous study; just recommenda-
tions and organizational structures and associated job descriptions.
Councilmember Jaech recalled that the Council had discussed the concept of a Public Safety Admin-
istrator at the Council retreat to head both the Fire and Police Departments so that the Fire
Chief and Police Chief could concentrate more on the day-to-day activities of their departments.
City Attorney Scott Snyder noted that the Fire Chief is a position that is covered under the
Civil Service Commission rules, and the minimum qualifications that are to be set out for consid-
eration are technically to be determined by the Commission. Mr. Snyder said, however, the Coun-
cil could remove the Commission by ordinance, if they so desired. He asked the Council if they
wanted to involve the Commission in the process or address the issue themselves. Councilmember
Jaech said the Council first needs to look at the options for structuring the Fire Department
before establishing the qualifications for the Fire Chief position. Mr. Snyder recommended that
the Council consider the Commission's involvement somewhere in the process to avoid the appear-
ance of usurping their authority.
Councilmember Dwyer said he would vote against the motion because he could not conceive of a set
of facts that would lead him to vote in favor of a civilian non -career fire person heading the
Fire Department.
MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER OPPOSED.
Mayor Naughten submitted copies of appendix "C" of the Fire Department requirements to the Coun-
cil. He said he received a'_ietter from Edmonds Fire Fighters, Local 1828 in reference to pages
34 and 35 of that document. Mayor Naughten said he will submit recommendations to the Council.
MAYOR
Mayor Naughten said the. Puget Sound Council of Government (PSCOG) called him and requested that a
:representative of the Edmonds City Council attend a meeting on Thursday to vote on whether or not
to continue the organization as it is presently structured or to restructure it entirely. It was
the consensus of the Council to not attend the meeting, especially in light of the ordinance they
recently passed disassociating the City from that organization.
Mayor Naughten noted that long-time resident Aubrey Engels passed away and funeral services will
be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at Beck's Funeral Home.
Mayor Naughten said he received a letter from Unocal stating that they plan to sell the Unocal
site as one parcel. He said an assessment of the contamination will be conducted six months
after the site is closed, and the property will probably be placed on the market in two or three
years. Mayor Naughten said he requested an option to purchase the property.
Councilmember Jaech said Congressman John Miller stated that he would speak to Unocal on behalf
of the City to help secure the option to purchase that property. She urged the Council to pursue
that proposal.
Councilmember Jaech recommended that the City, County, Community Transit and the Port of Edmonds
form a consortium and* work towards a general plan for the Unocal site.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER. TO REQUEST MAYOR NAUGHTEN TO CONTACT
CONGRESSMAN JOHN MILLER AND ACCEPT HIS OFFER TO HELP THE CITY SECURE AN OPTION ON THE UNOCAL
SITE. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO SUPPORT SENATE HOUSE BILL 2929
AND TO NOT SUPPORT INITIATIVE 547.
Councilmember Dwyer noted that the Council has refused to take a position on ballot issues in the
past. He urged the Council to think about their policy before voting on the motion.
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Councilmember Palmer said the Council should think less about their inaction in the past and
think more about their action in the future. He thought it was well worth the Council's time and
effort to consider a resolution because he said the ballot issue will have a "chilling effect" on
what action the Council can take in the future.
MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER AND COUNCILMEMBER PALMER IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER. NORD- .
QUIST, COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER.HERTRICH, AND COUNCILMEMBER JAECH OPPOSED.
Mayor Naughten inquired if the Council wanted a section in the 1991 budget- outlining the percent-
age of increase or decrease from the previous year.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, THAT THE 1991 BUDGET INCLUDE THE
PERCENTAGES AS SET FORTH IN THE DOCUMENT -FROM COMMUNITY TRANSIT.
Administrative Director Art Housler explained that he could not add more than one column to the .
budget document and issue the document in a timely fashion because the computer is not programmed
for that capacity. Councilmember Jaech requested Mr. Housler to include one additional column
showing the percentage of change over the previous budget, then.
Mayor Naughten said he reviewed the minutes of the retreat, and there is no indication that the
Council wanted to have the percentage increase or decrease included in the budget. He reminded
the Council that it is their responsibility to make sure that the minutes are correct before they
approve them.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH INQUIRED IF COUNCILMEMBER KASPER WOULD AGREE TO CLARIFY THE MOTION TO INCLUDE
JUST THE ONE COLUMN SHOWING THE CHANGE OVER THE 1990 BUDGET RATHER THAN AMEND THE MOTION. COUN-
CILMEMBER KASPER CONCURRED.
A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, COUN-
CILMEMBER HERTRICH AND COUNCILMEMBER PALMER IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST AND COUNCILMEMBER
HERTRICH ABSTAINED.
Councilmember Hertrich said he abstained from voting on the motion because he was-di-ssatisfied
with the response he received from Councilmembers when he was questioning Mr. Housler.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO ADOPT COMMUNITY TRANSIT'S FORMAT
FOR NEXT YEAR'S PRELIMINARY AND FINAL BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST OP-
POSED.
Councilmember Hertrich said he would appreciate the same consideration when he is making state-
ments on the record that other Councilmembers receive .
COUNCIL
Council President Nordquist reminded the Council .of the dinner meeting next Tuesday with the
Mountlake Terrace City Council.
Council President Nordquist regretfully noted the loss of Louis Moss., the accordion player.
Council President Nordquist referred to the letter he submitted to the Council regarding the
Ferry Study Consultant Selection Committee. He said he was unsure that the five candidates that
were selected by the Committee were the best choice. He noted that they will be interviewed on
November 3rd. Because of the magnitude of the project, he asked the Council how they wished to
proceed with the process. Councilmember Hertrich related the events of one of the meetings he
attended and said he, too, was uncomfortable with the selection process.
Councilmember Dwyer felt that the Council's involvement in the selection of the treatment plant
consultant provided the Council with a high level of confidence in the construction of that
plant. He suggested that the Council involve themselves in the consultant selection process for
the ferry study.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, THAT THE FULL COUNCIL PARTICIPATE
IN THE REVIEW OF THE FIVE CANDIDATES THAT WERE SELECTED, AND THAT THE COUNCIL BE PROVIDED WITH
THEIR RESUMES BY FRIDAY. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, THAT THE COUNCIL BE PROVIDED WITH
A COPY OF THE CRITERIA THAT STAFF USED IN REVIEWING THE FIVE CANDIDATES, AS WELL AS A COPY OF THE
ADVERTISEMENT THAT SET OUT THE SPECIFICATIONS. MOTION CARRIED.
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*In response to Councilmember Hertrich, Councilmember Kasper said he did not feel it is the City's
responsibility to ascertain where ferry customers should park. He noted that ferry commuters
cannot park in the circular bus system that is designated for Seattle commuters. Councilmember
Hertrich requested the Mayor to provide the Council with a report regarding that subject.
Councilmember Hertrich also requested a report on the operation of the rescue boat.
Councilmember Jaech said she noticed a business near the Water District on 205th that had its
doors open and a big sign advertising their shutter business. She inquired if that is an allow-
able use. Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block said that business is located in the County
and not the City.
Councilmember Kasper said he was approached by a "good inside source" the other day and told that
the City was offered a proposal last Spring to participate in a fire station with Mountlake Ter-
race and Fire District No. 1 but the City rejected the offer. Mayor Naughten said he was not
aware of that proposal. Because Councilmember Kasper wanted to explore that possibility, Mayor
Naughten said he would discuss that issue with the Fire Department.
Councilmember Dwyer requested Mayor Naughten to complete thesurvey regarding the person who will
head the Fire Department.
The meeting recessed to an executive session at 9:02 p.m. to discuss a legal matter for approxi-
mately 20 minutes and adjourned thereafter.
THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO NOVEMBER 5, 1990 APPROVAL.
ACQU LINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk L RRY S. NAUGHTEN, Mayor
* See Council Minutes November 5, 1990
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
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PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING
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OCTOBER 23, 1990
WORK MEETING - NO AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
CONSENT AGENDA
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 1990
(C) FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK BY BLACKLINE, INC. FOR THE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT AND
SETTING THE 30-DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD
CWC-HDR MONTHLY REPORT
DISCUSSION OF SENIOR (LOW INCOME/MODERATE) HOUSING OPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES
(POSTPONED FROM JUNE 26 AND AUGUST 28, 1990)
CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TO EXPAND
DEFINITION OF DISABLED PERSON IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR UTILITY RATE REDUCTION
(FROM SEPTEMBER 25)
CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF WESTGATE STUDY (FROM OCTOBER 2)
DISCUSSION ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL HARDSHIP CRITERIA
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DISCUSSION ON JOB DESCRIPTION OF FIRE CHIEF.POSITION
MAYOR
COUNCIL
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND
PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE