09/11/2001 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
September 11, 2001
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Gary Haakenson in the
Council Chambers, 250 Stn Avenue North, Edmonds, followed by the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Gary Haakenson, Mayor
Dave Earling, Council President
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Lora Petso, Councilmember
Dave Orvis, Councilmember
Richard Marin, Councilmember
Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Tom Tomberg, Fire Chief
Greg Wean, Acting Police Chief
Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director
Peggy Hetzler, Administrative Services Director
Brent Hunter, Human Resources Director
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Recreation Director
Jim Larson, Assistant Admin. Serv. Director
Frances Chapin, Cultural Program Coordinator
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Due to the tragic terrorist attacks of this day, Mayor Haakenson requested a moment of silence for those
who lost their lives, for their families, and for all Americans as we mourn this evening.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Miller requested that "Item B" be removed from the Consent Agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #50429 THROUGH #50543 FOR THE WEEK OF
SEPTEMBER 4, 2001, IN THE AMOUNT OF $198,138.74. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
DIRECT DEPOSITS AND CHECKS #2999 THROUGH #3160 FOR THE PERIOD
AUGUST 16 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2001, IN THE AMOUNT OF $301,247.91.
Consent Agenda Item B: Approval of Citv Council Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2001
Councilmember Miller stated he pulled this item from the Consent Agenda in order to abstain from
voting on the approval of the meeting minutes as he was not in attendance at the September 4 Council
meeting.
Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes
September 11, 2001
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COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN TO
Approve APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM B. MOTION CARRIED. (The vote was 5 -0 -1, with
/4/01 Councilmember Miller abstaining.) The item approved reads as follows:
Minutes
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, TO
Excused EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER MILLER FROM THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 MEETING.
[Absence MOTION CARRIED. (The vote was 5 -0 -1, with Councilmember Miller abstaining.)
xecutive 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS. REAL ESTATE AND LEGAL
Session MATTERS
At 7:04 p.m., Mayor Haakenson recessed the Council to Executive Session for approximately 60 minutes
for discussion regarding labor negotiations, real estate and legal matters. He did not anticipate any action
would be taken and indicated the Council would adjourn to Committee meetings immediately following
the conclusion of the Executive Session.
G(ARY IJAAKENSON, •'
SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes
September 11, 2001
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers; Public Safety Complex
2505 th Avenue North
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
7:00 p.m. - Call to Order
Flan Salute
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Consent Agenda Items
(A) Roll Call
(B) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2001
(C) Approval of claim checks #50429 through #50543 for the week of September 4,
2001, in the amount of $198,138.74. Approval of payroll direct deposits and
checks #2999 through #3160 for the period August 16 through August 31, 2001,
in the amount of $301,247.91.
3. (60 Min.) Executive Session regarding labor negotiations, real estate and legal matters
Adiourn to Committee Meetings
The City Council Committee meetings are work sessions for the City Council and staff only.
The meetings are open to the public but are not public hearings. The City Council will meet
separately as committees in different meeting rooms as indicated below.
4. Community Services /Development Services Committee
(Meeting Location: Council Chambers)
(A) Presentation of Edmonds Crossing /Pine Street Ferry Traffic Study
(B) Sidewalk Repair Project Scope of Work
(C) Report on results of traffic calming test case at 88' Avenue West and 188th
Street Southwest
5. Public Safety Committee
(Meeting Location: Police Training Room)
(A) Fire Department Update
(B) Interlocal Agreement establishing Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force
*Note: The Finance Committee will not be meeting this evening.
Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities.
Contact the City Clerk at (425) 771 -0245 with 24 hours advance notice for special accommodations.
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