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12/04/2001 City Council1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES December 4, 2001 Following a Special Meeting at 6:45 p.m. for an Executive Session regarding a legal matter, the Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Haakenson in the Council Chambers, 250 Stn Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with 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 Deanna Dawson, Councilmember ELECTED OFFICIAL ABSENT Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember STAFF PRESENT David Stern, Chief of Police Duane Bowman, Development Serv. Director Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director Peggy Hetzler, Administrative Services Director Noel Miller, Public Works Director Brent Hunter, Human Resources Director Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Director Jim Larson, Assistant Admin. Serv. Director Rob Chave, Planning Manager Dave .Gebert, City Engineer Darrell Smith, Traffic Engineer Brian McIntosh, Cultural /Recreation Supervisor Frances Chapin, Cultural Resources Coordinator Renee McRae, Recreation Coordinator Scott Snyder, City Attorney Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst. Jeannie Dines, Recorder Council Council President Earling advised the City received a letter of resignation from Councilmember Miller Member today, effective Monday, December 10, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. Council President Earling explained Tom Miller p Resignation Councilmember Miller's term expires at the end of December, however, Councilmember Miller felt it best if he resigned as he had been absent from several Council meetings due to expanded business responsibilities and would be unable to attend any of the remaining Council meetings. Council President Earling acknowledged Councilmember Miller had been a valuable addition to the Council and the Council was saddened to lose him. Council President Earling proposed since Jeff Wilson had been the victor in the recent election that he be sworn in on Tuesday, December 11. In order to accomplish this, an ordinance would need to be adopted to amend the City Code. Change to COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN, TO Agenda i ADD AS ITEM #3A, A PROPOSED ORDINANCE, FILLING A VACANT COUNCIL POSITION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 1 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL Approve 11/20/01 Minutes (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2001 Approve (C) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 27, 2001 11/27/01 Minutes (D) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #52054 THROUGH #52238 FOR THE WEEK OF pprove NOVEMBER 26, 2001, IN THE AMOUNT OF $387,650.94 laim hecks (E) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM ADAM TAYLOR taims for ($1,000,000) AND KRISTINA BETTS ($100,000) amages uit Claim () ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED AT 510 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH FROM eed at 510 DALE E. AND DONNA L. HOGGINS ' Ave. eneral (G) REPORT ON THE GENERAL FUND AND OTHER SELECTED FUNDS FINANCIAL and Report POSITION FOR THE MONTH ENDING OCTOBER 2001 iquor (H) APPROVAL OF LIST OF EDMONDS BUSINESSES APPLYING FOR RENEWAL OF ontrol THEIR LIQUOR LICENSE WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR CONTROL oard BOARD Employment Contract — (1) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH JANA Sr. Exec. SPELLMAN, SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY COUNCIL Assistant to Council (J) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT inute -take WITH JEANNIE DINES FOR MINUTE TAKING SERVICES Contract ublic (K) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT Defender FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENT DEFENDANTS WITH JAMES Contract FELDMAN Joint Funding of (L) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Recycling BETWEEN CITY OF LYNNWOOD AND CITY OF EDMONDS FOR JOINT FUNDING Coordinator FOR RECYCLING COORDINATOR Bond (M) UPDATE ON BOND CAPITAL PROJECTS Capital roiects (N) ORDINANCE NO. 3381 AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 3286, AND rd# 3381 SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 3287, TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF TIME OVER Amend Ord# WHICH ASSESSMENTS CONFIRMED BY THOSE ORDINANCES MAY BE PAID 286 & (REGARDING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS 215 AND 216) 287 re: ID 215/216 (0) APPROVAL FOR STAFF TO PROCEED WITH A FINANCING PLAN FOR THE Financing PURCHASE OF THE MARINA BEACH PROPERTY Plan for Purchase of Marina Beach Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 2 i n 3382 3A. ORDINANCE NO. 3382 AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE SECTION 1.02.035 FILLING A g a VACANT COUNCIL POSITION TO RENUMBER THE EXISTING PROVISIONS AS ci f SUBPARAGRAPH (1) AND ADD A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH (2) ESTABLISHING A c on PROCEDURE FOR THE FILLING OF A COUNCIL VACANCY OCCURRING AFTER A SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN ELECTED AT GENERAL ELECTION . Council President Earling spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance, commenting when a Councilmember was elected and his /her predecessor resigned early, it was appropriate to waive the usual procedure for appointing a Councilmember. He explained Mr. Wilson was out of town but would be back for the meetings of December 11 and 18. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, FOR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 3382. Councilmember Petso indicated she would vote against the ordinance and encouraged other Councilmembers to do so. Commenting although no disrespect was intended to Mr. Wilson, under the circumstances for which he ran for office, he assumed he would not take office until January 1, 2002 and although he may have some knowledge of issues before the Council, he may not have listened to the issues in the same manner as he would have had he expected to make a decision on the matter. She concluded adding a Councilmember at this point in the budget deliberations was inappropriate. Councilmember Plunkett supported the motion, explaining this was not completely unprecedented as new Councilmembers appointed to the Council often began making decisions soon after taking their seat on the Council. He recalled Mayor Haakenson was appointed as a Councilmember and began voting immediately. He recalled another Councilmember who was required to break a 3 -3 tie on his first vote. He pointed out the Council did not pass judgment on knowledge, ability or experience, the electorate did and they made the decision that Mr. Wilson was qualified to serve on the Council. Councilmember Orvis reiterated Councilmember Plunkett's statements, pointing out the issue of whether Mr. Wilson was qualified to vote on budget issues had been decided by the public when they elected Mr. Wilson. Councilmember Orvis commented he knew Mr. Wilson well enough to realize he was a qualified individual who could digest the facts presented very rapidly and welcomed his participation on the budget and to the Council. Councilmember Petso clarified she was not judging whether Mr. Wilson had been approved by the voters or had the experience to serve on the Council. She noted the voters elected Mr. Wilson to begin his term on January 1, 2002 and not December 11, 2001. She explained when an individual applied for a Council position, they were aware in advance of the issues they may be considering. For example, when Councilmember Dawson filed for an office she would assume immediately following certification of the election, she was aware she would be voting on the 2002 budget and made an effort to attend Council meetings prior to the election; Mr. Wilson, however, had not had that opportunity. She reiterated that swearing him in to vote on the budget when he had missed the majority of the budget discussions was inappropriate. Councilmember Dawson indicated that although she understood Councilmember Petso's concern with Mr. Wilson not having participated in the discussion, he had the opportunity to abstain from any votes he was uncomfortable voting on. Although it would have been better if Mr. Wilson knew about the resignation earlier and had time to prepare, the alternative proposed was acceptable. MOTION CARRIED (5 -1), COUNCILMEMBER PETSO OPPOSED. The ordinance approved reads as follows: Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 3 ORDINANCE NO. 3382 AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE SECTION 1.02.035 FILLING A VACANT COUNCIL POSITION TO RENUMBER THE EXISTING PROVISIONS AS SUBPARAGRAPH (1) AND ADD A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH (2) ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE FILLING OF A COUNCIL VACANCY OCCURRING AFTER A SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN ELECTED AT GENERAL ELECTION 3. PUBLIC HEARING ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS omprehen- ive Plan mendments (A) DRAFT 2001 COMPREHENSIVE PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN WITH THREE ELEMENTS: 1) COMMUNITY YOUTH PLAN, 2) CEMETERY MASTER PLAN, AND 3) COMMUNITY CULTURAL PLAN UPDATE Mayor Haakenson explained staff planned to make their presentation on all three items but take public comment and vote on each element separately. ;t" 1 �n !i Parks and Recreation Director Arvilla Ohlde recalled in -depth presentations had been made on the three '" elements at previous meetings. She indicated her presentation would include an overview of the three elements and the overall Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan. She recognized audience members who have assisted with the development of the Plan and expressed her appreciation for the time and effort they devoted. Ms. Ohlde described the need for planning, indicating it was required for grants; takes a close look at current services, conditions and cost impacts; charts a new course of services; and provides a strategy for financing capital expenditures. She explained the Edmonds Plan included a Youth Plan, Cemetery Plan Update, Cultural Plan Update, and Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan. Regarding the Youth Plan, Ms. Ohlde explained a coalition of community members (Youth Advisory Committee) held public meetings, did a youth assessment to measure assets, and completed a Community Youth Report. She explained assets are made up of the positive developmental experiences, formal and informal, that connect youth to others and include empowerment, boundaries, opportunities for support, constructive use of time, and a young person's commitments, values and competencies. Youth with higher levels of assets are more likely to succeed; conversely, youth with lower levels of assets demonstrate higher levels of risk - taking behaviors. The goals of the Youth Advisory Committee are to create and sustain a community -wide sense of common purpose in promoting the positive development of all youth to increase the average number of assets, help youth feel connected to and valued by the community and help the community to value youth, and increase access to recreational and social opportunities for youth. The goals challenge everyone to support the positive development of youth, one individual at a time, to accept personal and collective responsibility for their growth and development. Youth represent an important resource as current citizens and as future leaders of our community. She provided examples of ways to build assets, noting a brochure regarding the Youth Plan was also available. Regarding the Cemetery Master Plan, Ms. Ohlde explained the cemetery has existed for over 100 years and was gifted to the City by former businessman Larry Hubbard. The Cemetery Board manages the cemetery through the City Council. The Board is currently doing future planning via the adoption of the Cemetery Master Plan. Key points in the Cemetery Master Plan include expansion in the northwest corner with a columbarium for cremation burials, widening roadways with center turnaround and pullouts, creating a woodland garden and cremation memorial feature in the southwest corner, landscape screening on the southern border, and lighting, benches and landscape pockets throughout the cemetery. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 4 She noted all improvements would be funded via the Cemetery fee - for - service revenue. Ms. Ohlde displayed a map of the Cemetery Master Plan identifying the areas proposed for improvements. Next, Ms. Ohlde reviewed the Cultural Plan Update, explaining the update was a direct result of the community's commitment to sustaining and enhancing the livability, economic growth, community connectivity, and vitality of Edmonds. The 1994 community vision was the natural beauty of Edmonds creates a stunning backdrop and gathering place where the collaborative efforts of the arts, business and people are woven together to create a vibrant community. Efforts to accomplish the 1994 vision included increasing the visibility of arts in Edmonds; developing facilities to include studio, performance, exhibition and retail space for artists and gathering places for the public; encouraging collaboration among arts, business, education, heritage, tourism, city beautification and recreation; broadening community involvement in the arts; and promoting the arts as partners in economic development. Ms. Ohlde noted that underlying the Plan's goals and strategies is the acknowledgement that the arts in Edmonds represent a highly valued community resource. Continued successful implementation of the Community Cultural Plan depends on integration of goals into public, private and business plans; identification of dynamic and dedicated leadership; development and allocation of financial resources; integration of the arts into community planning initiatives; collaboration among the City, the private sector, and residents; and continuity for cultural arts programs and organizations with City staff support. Ms. Ohlde explained the single most important need identified through the Cultural Plan Update is to develop facilities for the arts including supporting a feasible project by the Public Facilities District (PFD) that includes a performing arts facility. If such a project is not proposed by the PFD, the City must support other mechanisms for creating/sustaining a facility for the performing arts in the community. Ms. Ohlde explained the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan was the broader document that supported the other elements. She described the background survey explaining the community profile indicates demand for senior services, passive recreation activities /facilities, trails and walking systems, special events and beautification. She noted the average mean age in Edmonds was 34.7 years. Ms. Ohlde reviewed the parkland inventory, which indicates a total acreage (City of Edmonds and Snohomish County) of 487.8 acres and a total of 60 park sites. She displayed average parkland per 1,000 population for various park types, and an overall of 8.24 acres per 1,000 population. She noted the Comprehensive Plan addressed the need for additional acreage to reach 18 acres per 1,000 population. Ms. Ohlde reviewed recreation programs and services, noting the total participation was 169,356 people and revenue from fees totaled $743,700. She listed partnerships that assist in making services go farther. She reviewed a cost for services analysis noting the cost per capita for leisure services was $54.36; net cost per capita was $28.87. The revenue rate for the department was 46.91% or a revenue rate for recreation programs of 102.01 %. Ms. Ohlde reviewed the Recreation Needs Assessment that indicated parkland needs and recreation facility needs in various categories. She summarized the assessment indicated a high need for sports fields and indoor aquatic space. Ms. Ohlde reviewed recommendations including providing a neighborhood park within convenient walking distance of most residents. Accomplishing this would require converting two parks from another use, upgrading existing neighborhood parks (convert 1 -2 acres in Pine Ridge Park and Maplewood Park from open space to active use) and adding neighborhood facilities in partnership with the Edmonds School District at Edmonds, Westgate and Madrona Elementary Schools. Recommended Community Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 5 Park changes include developing a community park at the Old Edmonds Woodway High School and providing a family aquatics center at that location. Special use area recommendations include acquiring Deer Creek Hatchery Site from Unocal, developing a Master Plan for the Edmonds Marsh, and broadening the use of Frances Anderson Center as a Cultural Arts Center. Special Facilities needs include children's play areas, gymnasiums, trails, aquatic /recreation center, and sports fields via partnerships. Ms. Ohlde explained financing of the recommended projects in park development, beautification, park rehabilitation, land acquisition, trail development, planning studies, skateboard park, and aquatic /recreation complex total of $21,167,000. Funding sources could include Capital Facilities Fund, Grants, General Obligation Bonds, REET #125 (development), and REET #126 (acquisition). Councilmember Plunkett emphasized the Comprehensive Plan identified needs, not approved projects, noting this was in essence a wish list of projects. Ms. Ohlde agreed, pointing out the City must plan for its needs and how to finance those needs Councilmember Petso asked whether the City could take advantage of an opportunity that arose if it were not listed specifically in the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Ohlde answered the Plan was flexible enough to consider opportunities. Councilmember Dawson observed the Plan indicated a need for more open space but also recommended converting open space in two parks to active use. Ms. Ohlde explained the Master Plan for Pine Ridge Park, a native area with trails, open space and a forested area, addressed an opportunity for a neighborhood park. She explained a neighborhood park was a play area that residents could walk to from their homes. The proposal at Maplewood was to minimally improve the play area so that it did not impact native areas. Councilmember Dawson observed converting spaces to active use would not deduct from the open space. Ms. Ohlde agreed. Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the Youth Assessment Plan. Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, spoke in favor of the Youth Plan. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Haakenson closed the public participation portion of the Youth Assessment Plan. Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the Cemetery Master Plan. There were no members of the public who wished to address the Council and Mayor Haakenson closed the public participation portion of the Cemetery Master Plan. Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the Community Cultural Plan Update. He advised the Council received a letter from Cami Smith, in support of the City's adoption of the Community Cultural Plan, and from Jackson A. Loos, 729 Main Street, Edmonds, encouraging adoption of the Community Cultural Plan Update. Darlene McLellan, 22615 92nd Ave W, Edmonds, spoke in favor of the Community Cultural Plan. She referred to Councilmember Plunkett's comment that the Plan represented a wish list. She pointed out the Plan had been implemented via ongoing efforts since 1994. She advised the Plan was an effort to make realistic advances in the quality of life via the benefits of the arts. She explained funding was provided via partnerships between and among various private and public resources in the local community and had Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 6 provided outstanding art programs for all ages. She explained education continued to be a critical issue for the arts, including integration of the arts into all community planning initiatives. She summarized residents choose to live in Edmonds due to the care taken in many areas including the arts. Clydia Pappenfus, 16810 16th NE, Shoreline, representing the Cascade Symphony in which she has played since 1962, said the Cascade Symphony has been an integral part of the community for 40 years. She explained the auditorium at the Puget Sound Christian College has been used historically by the Cascade Symphony Orchestra, the Olympic Ballet and other organization whose productions require a large stage and large audience capacity. She pointed out preservation of the auditorium was vital to the continuation of community access to these programs. The only thing that would prevent the Cascade Symphony Orchestra from continuing to play in the community was the loss of the auditorium as there was no other appropriate performance facility in this area. Robert Anderson, 18310 Sunset Way, Edmonds, who founded the orchestra in 1962, explained the Orchestra garnered the reputation of being the second orchestra in the Puget Sound area, second only to the Seattle Symphony. He commented on the abortive attempts in the past to build a performing arts center and his belief that the community would not support construction of a new facility when there was a facility that could be saved (Puget Sound Christian College auditorium) with minor improvements. He explained audiences came from all over the area and of the 85 -90 players, most lived outside Edmonds. He urged the City to find a way to solve this as it would be disastrous to lose this facility. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, noted the Puget Sound Christian College was an opportunity that was not included in the Plan. He urged the City to include it as it was the highest priority to the City. He explained either the college would be sold, or possibly via cooperation with the Parks Department, City, School District, Public Facilities District, it may be purchased. He pointed out the need for a gymnasium and performing arts center, noting these facilities were available on the college site and there was adequate space for other uses such as FACE, a 2 -level parking garage, and meeting rooms. He urged the Council to request Ms. Ohlde include the acquisition of Puget Sound Christian College as a top priority. He indicated a recent poll of the Historic Preservation Committee indicated a majority felt that preserving the Puget Sound Christian College building was the most important thing the City could do. He summarized few other issues were likely to receive as favorable a response for a bond issue as preservation of that site. J. D. Halverson, 1042 3'd Avenue S, Edmonds, as a member of the Cultural Planning Committee, said it was enlightening to see how many people came together from various walks of life who are interested in the arts and that realize how much the little things add to the character and quality of life in Edmonds. She pointed out how vital it was to continue what exists in Edmonds and to allow it to grow. Dr. Mark Krauss, 9019 191St Place SW, Edmonds, Senior Vice President of Puget Sound Christian College, and member of the Cascade Symphony for the past four years, urged the Council not to forget the Symphony. Jan Kriley, 1013 rd Place, Edmonds, affirmed previous comments, noting there were several wonderful organizations in Edmonds, the Olympic Ballet, the Cascade Symphony, the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, FACE, etc. He commented "if we don't do things, things will be done to us and we may not like them." John Delvanto, 11937 Marine View Drive, Burien, said he has enjoyed making the trek to Edmonds for 30 years. When he moved here in 1970, he called the Seattle Symphony to inquire about the best Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 7 community orchestra in the area and was told, without hesitation, Bob Anderson's group (Cascade Symphony). He stated this was the finest group of musicians around and urged the Council to save it. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Haakenson closed the public participation portion of the Community Cultural Plan. Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the Comprehensive Plan amendments to the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. Bob Freeman, 622 7th Avenue S, Edmonds, a member of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, referred to a proposal in the Plan for capital spending of $21 million of which $10 was for an aquatics center. He recalled this equated to General Obligation Bonds representing an increase in property taxes of $0.39 per $1,000. He noted the Plan included three options for funding an aquatic center, 1) City and taxpayers fund the entire cost, 2) regional funding, and 3) public /private partnership. He noted nothing further was heard about a public /private partnership and during the committee's deliberations, he was told other cities were interested in Edmonds building it and their using it. He urged the Council not to adopt the Comprehensive Plan if it required any obligation for Edmonds to fund the aquatic's center entirely on its own as property taxes were high enough. Ellen Ernst, 702 7th Avenue S, Edmonds, a member of the Steering Committee, commended Ms. Ohlde and staff for making a good faith, comprehensive effort to determine what the community wanted. She encouraged the Council to support the Plan and allow the voters to decide how to fund some of the components, specifically the pool. The survey was very representative of the community as was the Steering Committee. She note the survey indicated soccer and baseball fields as well as the pool as major interests of the community. Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, referred to a funding proposal he made to add restrooms to the civic fields, noting a second phase would be upgrading the fields. He pointed out the Plan did not address the Senior Center. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Haakenson closed the public participation portion on the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan. Ms. Ohlde advised the purchase of the Puget Sound Christian College could be added to the plan, noting this was estimated to be at least a $10 million project. Grants and bonds could be used to finance the purchase. She explained the $10 million cost was only for acquisition and an additional $8 million would be required for renovation. She clarified only the $10 million of the $12 million in General Obligation Bonds listed in the Plan was for the pool; the remaining $2 million would be for acquisition of other property. Mayor Haakenson asked whether the Council was obligated to spend any money on the pool by adopting the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments. Ms. Ohlde answered no, there were other funding methods available in addition to General Obligation Bonds. Regarding the Senior Center, the narrative of the Comprehensive Plan addressed the Senior Center. She explained the Senior Center facility was owned by Edmonds and leased to the South County Senior Center Board for recreational services. Councilmember Petso reiterated her earlier question, whether the plan included enough flexibility to take advantage of projects not included in the Plan, specifically whether the language in the Comprehensive Plan was broad enough to allow the City to acquire all or part of the Puget Sound Christian College or if Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 8 it should be listed specifically in the Plan. Ms. Ohlde advised the Plan included language regarding seeking opportunities with regard to the Puget Sound Christian College. It was not listed in the funding but could be included. Councilmember Petso asked whether including the Puget Sound Christian College in the Plan would assist the City in obtaining a grant. Ms. Ohlde said the City would be qualified for grants by including the college in the narrative of the Plan and it did not need to be specifically listed. Councilmember Petso inquired whether there was any advantage to listing acquisition of the Puget Sound Christian College. Ms. Ohlde answered including it as a project would highlight it. Councilmember Petso asked whether the Council was required to adopt the Comprehensive Plan tonight or if another funding scenario could be developed. Ms. Ohlde advised her recommendation would be to include $10 million in the Plan, not specifying whether it was for acquisition or development, and include the funding in General Obligation Bonds as well as expanding the narrative to indicate partnerships would continue to be explored for that project. City Attorney Scott Snyder explained staff s recommendation assumes Council direction regarding the Comprehensive Plan amendments and adoption on a future Consent Agenda. If a Councilmember directed to have that project added to the Plan, there was sufficient time to accommodate it in the ordinance. Council President Earling noted several people expressed interest in a performance facility in the City. He requested staff outline the Public Facilities District's relationship to the City. Community Services Director Stephen Clifton explained in April 2001, the Council formed the Public Facilities District (PFD). Under PFD legislation, a PFD Board has the authorization to construct, finance, develop, maintain and operate a regional center. A regional center is defined in the PFD legislation as a conference /convention and or special events center. He noted the term "special events center" was broadly defined and could include a performing arts theater. Currently the PFD is considering the viability of developing a regional center within the downtown Edmonds area. The Market Demand and Feasibility Study indicated the downtown area was the obvious choice for locating a regional center in the City. The PFD Board is considering two sites, primarily due to their size, the former Safeway property and the Puget Sound Christian College. Regarding the autonomy of the PFD Board, Mr. Clifton explained that once created, the PFD is an antonymous body similar to the City Council. The Board is the sole decision maker regarding a regional facility and not the City Council. As outlined in the timeline, the PFD Board plans to include the City Council by presenting information and providing status reports regarding the project and the financial status. Councilmember Plunkett observed the PFD Board was studying the viability of purchasing/ref irbishing the Puget Sound Christian College. Mr. Clifton answered that was an option the PFD Board was considering along with the former Safeway property. He explained a number of individuals have attended PFD Board meetings expressing support for studying the viability of preserving the Puget Sound Christian College. Councilmember Plunkett inquired whether any further language was required in the Comprehensive Plan regarding the PFD'S consideration of the Puget Sound Christian College. Mr. Clifton answered that depended on whether the City wanted to specifically save that site and the structures on the site. He explained the Comprehensive Plan addressed construction of an 800 -900 seat theater but that did not Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 9 necessarily apply to the Puget Sound Christian College. The fact that the college auditorium has 900+ seats would meet the criteria if it could be redeveloped and brought up to code to serve that function. Councilmember Dawson asked whether the PFD Board was considering the Puget Sound Christian College for a potential performing arts facility and the former Safeway property for a convention center. Mr. Clifton answered the PFD was considering the creation of a multipurpose center that included a performing arts facility and area for a conference center. He explained the Market Demand and Feasibility Study considered a standalone conference center, a standalone performing arts center and a multipurpose facility. At the conclusion of the study, the Board agreed to continue exploring a multipurpose facility. Councilmember Dawson asked whether there had been any support expressed by the public at the PFD Board meetings for development of a convention center. Mr. Clifton answered preserving the Christian College did not require it be used for a convention center but that was one component that could be accommodated along with a performing arts center. Mr. Clifton acknowledged there was stronger support for a performing arts center. Councilmember Marin expressed concern with the possible risk of the PFD Board not being able to construct a new hall before the old hall was lost. He supported Councilmember Petso's proposal to increase the reference to the Puget Sound Christian College in the Comprehensive Plan. He asked whether increasing the reference in the Comprehensive Plan would be problematic to the PFD Board. Mr. Clifton answered no. He pointed out if the PFD Board did decide to pursue property, the PFD legislation does not provide them the authority to condemn property, and would be required to convince the City that it was worthwhile to condemn property on their behalf. Councilmember Marin supported increasing the reference to the Puget Sound Christian College in the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Clifton advised the PFD Board was aware of the time constraints due to requirements that construction begin on a regional center by January 1, 2003. He acknowledged there was the risk this could not be achieved, but the PFD was striving for the goal. If the intent of the Council was to try to preserve the Christian College, it would be appropriate to include such language in the Comprehensive Plan and would reflect on the PFD's actions. Councilmember Petso asked whether staff could contact the citizens who participated in developing the amendment to the Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan and the Cultural Arts Plan to advise them of the City's plans to highlight the Puget Sound Christian College in the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Arvilla agreed. COUNCILMEMBER PETSO MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN, TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING BACK AN ORDINANCE NEXT WEEK THAT INCLUDES ADOPTION OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN AND ALL ITS COMPONENTS AND ALLOWS FOR A HEIGHTENED MENTION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF PUGET SOUND CHRISTIAN COLLEGE. Council President Earling emphasized the action the Council was taking was on a planning/visioning document and urged staff to separate planning for the project from funding the project. He expressed his thanks to the Parks and Recreation staff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Councilmembers thanked the citizens in the audience who participated in the creation of these documents. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 10 (B) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Traffic Engineer Darrell Smith explained this was a required update to the Transportation Plan. However, in 2002, the City would undertake a major update of the Transportation element, focusing on traffic concurrency, traffic calming, and updating the walkway plan. He explained in 1998, the legislature passed House Bill 1487, which required local agencies to assess state facilities; in Edmonds this includes Hwy. 99, SR 104, and SR 524. He explained in 2000, the City hired Transpo Group, a traffic engineering consultant, to analyze HB 1487 and how it compared to the City's existing Transportation Element. Transpo concluded the City was in compliance with HB 1487. This determination was forwarded to the Washington State Department of Transportation and Puget Sound Regional Council who agreed the City was in significant compliance with HB1487. Mr. Smith explained the proposed amendments were fairly minor such as including state route facility inventories, and including language clarifying level of service requirements on the State routes that pass through the community (to be consistent with the arterial street levels of service (LOS), LOS D or a maximum delay at an intersection of approximately 40 seconds). Mr. Smith said staff recommended adoption of the 2001 Transportation Plan update. Councilmember Petso expressed concern that the traffic counts for this document were taken in November. She hoped the next update included more representative traffic counts such as during the summer months. She noted the document may be understating the LOS by using traffic counts taken in November. Mr. Smith advised the first Citizen Steering Committee regarding the Transportation update was scheduled for January 10, 2002 and staff was seeking individuals who had issues with the transportation system or expertise in that area. One of the first items the committee will undertake is policies such as the policy regarding when was the appropriate time of the year to collect traffic counts. Councilmember Petso asked whether there was any advantage to presenting the traffic counts in this manner rather than using a more representative traffic count. Mr. Smith clarified his intent was to identify a representative traffic count. He invited citizens interested in participating to contact him at 425- 771 -0220. Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the public hearing on proposed amendments to the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, commented there were three upcoming initiatives that may increase transportation funding. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, commented Mr. Smith was doing a good job and indicated he would follow -up on one of his suggestions, a walkway on 9th and Caspers. Mr. Hertrich recommended this project be included on the 6 -Year TIP. Ray Martin, 18704 94th Avenue W, Edmonds, cited a safety problem that exists on 76th Avenue near Edmonds - Woodway High School. He stated the 30 mph speed zone and the school zone signs were ignored. Traffic traveling north and south on 76th at 212th that was uninhibited by the traffic signals often traveled 30 -35 mph. He noted the school zone signage indicated there was a flashing light although none existed. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Haakenson closed the public participation portion the public hearing on the Transportation Element. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 11 Mr. Smith advised the situation Mr. Martin referred to is being studied. He explained a school zone signage inventory had been conducted within the past two months and plans are underway to install signage on 76b and 212th and staff will ask the City Attorney to review the designs to ensure they are consistent with RCWs. Mayor Haakenson expressed his appreciation to Mr. Smith, noting he was a great addition to the City. COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING BACK AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (C) ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES COMMON SITING PROCESS Planning Manager Rob Chave explained the Growth Management Act (GMA) requires all counties and cities have a process for siting essential public facilities. Snohomish County Tomorrow adopted countywide policies that called for the adoption of a common siting process within Snohomish County. In December 2000, the City entered into an Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County agreeing to proceed toward adopting the countywide essential siting process. He explained the process contained a two part test, 1) meeting the definition of an essential public facility, and 2) a determination that the facility will be difficult to site. Mr. Chave explained an essential public facility was a regional or multi -county facility such as a sewer treatment plant, regional transportation facilities, etc. The process that is outlined is a consultation and advisory process; it begins with an eligibility determination that the facility is actually an essential public facility, an optional site search where multiple sites are considered for the facility. A group of sites are selected and processed through the local permitting agency such as the City of Edmonds. The City would issue a decision based on the City's regulations and the 1 I siting criterion included in the essential facility siting process. Subsequent to the local decision, there was a possibility of a board, appointed via Snohomish County Tomorrow, to review the decision and make a determination whether the City applied the criterion properly and considered the evidence in a fair manner. However, this review was only an advisory review and could not overturn the City's decision. He emphasized nothing in the essential public facilities siting process changed the City's ability to make a decision, it only provided another forum to assist the City and ensure a consistent process was used throughout Snohomish County. He explained there were two ways a project could enter the process, 1) by sponsor request, and 2) the host city/jurisdiction requesting the project go through the process. COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, TO EXTEND DISCUSSION OF THIS ITEM FOR 30 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Councilmember Petso asked whether the proposed process made it easier or more difficult for the city to say no to a facility locating within the City. Mr. Chave answered it did not change the City's ability, it provided additional criterion to weigh the facility against and potentially make the City's decision more defensible. Councilmember Petso inquired whether the proposed definition of essential public facility was broader than the GMA definition. Mr. Chave clarified it provided more specifics but it was not broader than what GMA requires. Councilmember Petso inquired whether under GMA the school district's Options Program or an alternative high school would be considered an essential public facility. Mr. Chave answered it must be a Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 12 regional program. Councilmember Petso asked whether such a program that drew from a large area could be considered an essential public facility. Mr. Chave answered the level of impact would also be a consideration and the specifics would need to be closely considered. Councilmember Dawson commented in general she liked the document but was concerned with "should" versus "must" throughout the document. Mr. Chave reiterated this was a common siting process for consideration of essential public facilities throughout Snohomish County. If Councilmember Dawson chose to suggest a change, Mr. Chave advised it could be forwarded to the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee although he was uncertain the document would be changed. Councilmember Dawson inquired whether the City could adopt more stringent regulations. Mr. Chave answered the City could follow -up by considering stronger measures, stronger criteria in the City Code while ensuring it was consistent with the countywide process. Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the public hearing regarding a Comprehensive Plan amendment for siting of essential public facilities. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, commented Councilmembers Dawson and Petso knew how to read this document and had more at stake than Snohomish County Tomorrow. He pointed out if the wording was not strict enough, it may be too loose. He pointed out the signature on the letter to Mayor Haakenson was Snohomish County Executive Bob Drewel who has endorsed Brightwater. He suggested any proposed changes to the policy be forwarded to Snohomish County Tomorrow. Mayor Haakenson closed the public participation portion of this item. Mr. Snyder clarified this was a wraparound provision that added a non - binding site selection consultation and defers to the local land use review process. He noted cities' sole obligation under GMA in dealing with an application for a regional essential public facility was that a city could not effectively preclude it but could subject it to any of a wide variety of comprehensive and land use reviews. The adoption of those procedures was at the city's discretion and no approval was required from Snohomish County to adopt those procedures. He noted the City's decisions could potentially be appealed to the Growth Management Hearings Board. Further, this process added a non - binding advisory review after a city made its determination. Finally, whether a permit was issued or not or whatever process is followed, it did not amend or limit the City's, the applicant's or any citizen's right to appeal. Councilmember Dawson asked what process was in place now. Mr. Snyder answered there was an interim process in place that was similar to this and Snohomish County has adopted this process. The City agreed via the Interlocal Agreement to adopt the elements listed in the countywide essential public facilities siting process. Councilmember Dawson inquired whether there was any danger in tinkering with the wording. Mr. Snyder explained the City would be held to Section 5 of the Interlocal Agreement, which outlines the common elements each city must adopt. He clarified this process offered two alternative forums, one before and one after a land use application. The implications of the review could be discussed in Executive Session. He advised the Council was obligated by the Interlocal Agreement to adopt this process by September 2002. Councilmember Dawson reiterated her concern with the language. Mr. Snyder noted it may not be practical to change wording considering the length of time it took to develop the process. He suggested Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 13 an alternative may be for the City to craft its own land use provisions and Comprehensive Plan elements that add teeth to the review process. He reiterated the process does not take away any of the local authority nor did it limit appeal rights. Thus the City's best choice was local legislation rather than the Snohomish County Tomorrow process. Mr. Chave agreed, noting the Codes and Comprehensive Plan would be amended next year. Councilmember Petso renewed her concern regarding the definition of essential public facility. Mr. Snyder clarified the Growth Management Hearings Board augmented the definition of essential public facility. The definition proposed by staff is the genesis of that definition. Councilmember Dawson renewed her preference that the language read, "must" rather than "shall." Mayor Haakenson remanded the matter to Council. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN, TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING BACK AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (D) PORT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Bill Toskey, Executive Director, Port of Edmonds, introduced Commission President Bruce Faires. Mr. Toskey explained the Port approved and operated under a Master Plan approximately several years ago. That plan has been completed and approved by the Port Commissioners, thereby requiring the adoption of a new Master Plan. Chris Keuss, Deputy Director, Port of Edmonds, explained the Master Plan process took approximately two years and included a number of public meetings and public input. He reviewed the physical elements of the Master Plan, referring to an updated Master Plan drawing. Beginning at the north end of the Port property off Dayton, noting the landing and parking area remained the same. Across the street, a 135 space parking lot is proposed to be developed in the existing gravel area in the northeast corner of the Port property. He explained there will be entrance signage and landscaping at this location. Further south on Admiral Way on the left are two building complexes that are proposed to house marine retail and a marine repair complex. He identified a large mixed use area proposed across the street, explaining one of the uses proposed in this area was the FACE facility. He described the possibility of providing small conference meeting rooms in this area as well as possibly another building that could house marine services. Mr. Keuss continued his review of the Master Plan, commenting Anthony's Home Port restaurant intends to do a major remodel or demolish the current building and construct a new 2 -story building with approximately the same footprint. The parking on the waterside of Anthony's will be eliminated and replaced with an open area/plaza to fulfill the goal of more public open space. To the south, a gravel parking area used for overflow parking was formalized into a parking area. He identified a parking area adjacent to the dry stacking on the west side of Admiral Way that will be expanded to accommodate additional boats. Councilmember Petso observed approximately half of the parking lot for Marina Beach appeared to have been eliminated. Mr. Keuss assured no parking had been eliminated and identified the parking area for Marina Beach. Council President Earling recalled at the previous presentation there was some discussion regarding a historical conflict at the south end of the Port. He asked how this had been resolved. Mr. Keuss Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 14 explained Mr. Toskey wrote a letter to the Planning Department and Mayor Haakenson has also been involved. He recognized there is an easement in the area that will need to be resolved between Burlington Northern, the Port and the City prior to any development occurring in the south end. Mayor Haakenson noted staff was comfortable with the Port's new presentation. Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of this item. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, questioned what would occur in the future with the Edmonds Crossing project. He pointed out emergency vehicle access west of the rail line from the proposed new Unocal terminal was non - existent. He recalled the biggest gain of moving the ferry dock was to improve emergency vehicle access to the waterfront. He recommended this be included in the Master Plan. He recalled parking was mentioned as a possible problem in the future particularly with the advent of commuter rail service. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Haakenson closed the public participation portion of this item. Regarding parking, Mr. Keuss said the Port currently did not have a parking problem. Parking surveys are conducted in May — September and on only one occasion was parking reduced to 10 spaces on the entire Port property; most often, the parking has a 40 -50% occupancy. He recognized parking could become an issue with Sound Transit and other development near the waterfront, noting as part of the Strategic Plan, there was the possibility of a garage facility at the northeast corner of the property. COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING BACK AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE CONSENT AGENDA. Councilmember Petso renewed her concern that it appeared the Marina Beach parking lot had been reduced. Mayor Haakenson assured Parks and Recreation Director Arvilla Ohlde had carefully reviewed all presentations and would have identified any reduction in parking. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS rightwater Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, urged the Council and Mayor to attend the reatment December 10 King County Council meeting where King County Council would consider Bri Vlant He requested clarification regarding why Mayor Haakenson and Councilmembers could meet with King County Executive Sims but could not attend the King County Council meeting. Tanned Ray Martin, 18704 94`h Avenue W, Edmonds, noted the December 11 Consent Agenda contained what Residential may be the worst and most destructive ordinance passed in the past 31 years (Planned Residential Develop- Development Ordinance). He commented the input from citizens had been totally ignored. He was ents offended by the reasons given by Councilmembers for approving the ordinance. He explained PRDs would allow duplexes in areas set aside for single family residences. He summarized the citizens should demand a public hearing. ned Holly Humela, 18701 94`h Avenue West, expressed concern that the proposed PRD ordinance would idential allow duplexes, thereby. opening single family neighborhoods up to multiple dwellings. She remarked p this would be detrimental to the existing homes and was not in the spirit of a single family zone. She Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 15 noted this possibility exists in her neighborhood at 18725 94th Avenue W. She urged the Council not to pass this ordinance. Natalie Shippen, 1022 Euclid, Edmonds, referred to the Community Cultural Plan which indicates Puget Sound support for private /public partnerships to foster development of cultural arts facilities. Ms. Shippen read hristian a letter written to Mayor Haakenson from Foss Home and Village, a not - for - profit, long term care facility olle a affiliated with Lutheran Services, who supported rehabilitating the deco style Puget Sound Christian College auditorium and gymnasium and incorporating them into a senior housing/senior services community and performing arts center in the deco style. Foss Home and Village's immediate goal was to submit an offer contingent on plans for financing, noting success may require partnering with other organizations and some incentive from the City such as increasing building height limits. Ms. Shippen noted this was one of the most interesting and possibly productive concepts for creating a performing arts facility in Edmonds. She suggested the City simply acquire the auditorium and develop it over time as the need evolves. She doubted that the public would support a new facility at a cost of $28 million or a rehab of the Puget Sound Christian College at a cost of $28 million. She indicated a motion by the Council expressing interest in saving the two buildings would signal to potential purchasers that the Council was concerned about the building and would encourage preservation particularly via a public /private venture. uget Sound Elaine Yard, 9209 Olympic View Drive, Edmonds, encouraged the Council to consider saving Puget Vhristian ollege Sound Christian College and using it for a music and performance center. She noted the building was unique and should be retained to utilize the artistic quality the historic structure provides rather than tearing it down. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, endorsed the previous suggestions regarding PRDs and ouncil urged the Council to reconsider these regulations. Regarding Councilmember Miller's resignation, Mr. Member Hertrich noted Councilmember Miller had a number of absences and throughout his term had the worst ttendance attendance record of any Councilmember. Mr. Hertrich commented his understanding was Councilmember Miller was paid for all the missed meetings and recommended he repay the City for those meetings. 5. MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Haakenson reported the Red Cross Hero's breakfast was held today. Fire Chief Tomberg attended Red Cross the breakfast and firefighter Andy Speier was nominated in the fire rescue category for his actions after Hero Nominee the September 11 Attack on America. Mayor Haakenson commented Mr. Speier represented the City Andy Speier well during his work at Ground Zero in New York and thanked him for his hard work. Mayor Haakenson wished Senior Executive Council Asst. Jana Spellman a happy birthday tomorrow. 6. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON OUTSIDE COMMITTEEBOARD MEETINGS Snohomish ounry Council President Earling reported Snohomish County Tomorrow meeting included a presentation fl'omorrow regarding the WRIA 8 project. He requested this presentation be made to the Council in January. Mandated Council President Earling reported state legislation has been passed directing counties and cities to Housing for develop policies regarding how to provide mandated housing for sexual predators. This is an issue that Sexual will be surfacing for discussion in the state, counties and cities. The City will be charged with Predators developing a series of policies that allows sexual predators to have housing in the community. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 16 munity Council President Earling reported that as a result of the passage of a .3% sales tax increase in sit September, Community Transit will be restoring Sunday service in early February and adding service to routes cut by the passage of I -695. ealth I Councilmember Marin reported he recommended the Snohomish County Health District develop a bio- District terrorism plan. He reported on a bio- terrorism tabletop exercise that he attended in which six agencies throughout Snohomish County participated. The exercise involved the illness shigella, a gastrointestinal disorder. He was pleased with the way the Health District performed during the exercises. azking Councilmember Orvis inquired about the status of employee parking permits and the number that a ommittee i business could obtain. Development Services Director Duane Bowman advised the City Attorney had been asked to prepare an ordinance for consideration by the parking committee (and recommendation to the Council) increasing the current rate of 75% to 100 %. 11noCom Councilmember Plunkett reported the SnoCom remodel was completed, inspections have been conducted and they are awaiting an Occupancy Permit. The Snohomish County Emergency Communications Center's new facility is scheduled to open December 13 at 3:00 a.m. uman Councilmember Petso reported the Human Resources Committee approved two items that would be esources forwarded to the Council, 1) restructuring of the Development Services Department that will be either Committee cost neutral or a cost savings to the City but is intended to provide better service to the public, and 2) ungrouping L5 salary groupings. She invited any Councilmembers with questions to contact her. V cutive ion 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING A LEGAL MATTER At 9:45 p.m., Mayor Haakenson adjourned the Council for a 30 minute Executive Session regarding a legal matter. He advised no action would be taken and the Council would adjourn immediately following the Executive Session. GARY 7 SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 17 Revised 11130101 at 2: 00 p.m. AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex 250 51' Avenue North 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. DECEMBER 4, 2001 6:45 P.M. - Executive Session Regarding a Legal Matter 7:00 P.M. - Call to Order Flag Salute 1. Approval of Agenda 2. Consent Agenda Items (A) Roll Call (B) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2001 (C) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2001 (D) Approval of claim checks #52054 through #52238 for the week of November 26, 2001, in the amount of $387,650.94 (E) Acknowledge receipt of Claims for Damages from Adam Taylor ($1,000,000) and Kristina Betts ($100,000) (F) Acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed at 510 Fourth Avenue South from Dale E. and Donna L. Hoggins (G) Report on the General Fund and other selected funds financial position for the month ending October 2001 (H) Approval of list of Edmonds businesses applying for renewal of their liquor license with the Washington State Liquor Control Board (1) Authorization for Mayor to sign Employment Contract with Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Assistant to the City Council (J) Authorization for Mayor to sign Professional Services Agreement with Jeannie Dines for Minute Taking Services Page 1 of 2 �� 1 G CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA December 4, 2001 `• Pape 2 of 2 (K) Authorization for Mayor to Sign Professional Services Contract for Legal Representation of Indigent Defendants with James Feldman (L) Authorization for Mayor to Sign an Interlocal Agreement Between City of Lynnwood and City of Edmonds for Joint Funding for the Recycling Coordinator (M) Update on Bond Capital Projects (N) Proposed Ordinance amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 3286, and Section 3 of Ordinance No. 3287, to extend the period of time over which assessments confirmed by those ordinances may be paid. (Regarding Local Improvement Districts 215 and 216.) (0) Approval for staff to proceed with a financing plan for the purchase of the Marina Beach property "-° --3.. (90 Min.) Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendments: (A) Draft 2001 Comprehensive Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan with three elements: (1) Community Youth Plan (2) Cemetery Master Plan (3) Community Cultural Plan Update (B) Proposed amendment to the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan (C) Essential Public Facilities Common Siting Process (D) Port District Master Plan 4. Audience Comments (3 Minute Limit Per Person) 5. ( 5 Min.) Mayor's Comments 6. (15 Min.) Individual Council Reports /Updates on Outside Committee /Board Meetings 7. (30 Min.) Executive Session Regarding a Legal Matter ADJOURN 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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