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20170711 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES July 11, 2017 ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Dave Earling, Mayor Thomas Mesaros, Council President Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember Michael Nelson, Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember Dave Teitzel, Councilmember Neil Tibbott, Councilmember C:ALI. TO ORf)t:E2/FLAG SALUTE STAFF PRESENT Phil Williams, Public Works Director Shane Hope, Development Services Director Scott James, Finance Director Mary Ann Hardie, HR Director Dave Turley, Assistant Finance Director Rob English, City Engineer Jeff Taraday, City Attorney Scott Passey, City Clerk Andrew Pierce, Legislative/Council Assistant Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator Jeannie Dines, Recorder The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Earling in the Council Chambers, 250 51 Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY- MONILLAS. TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Council President Mesaros explained Audience Comments is on the agenda prior to the Approval of the Consent Agenda to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on Consent Agenda items before they are approved by Council. In addition, due to a suggestion from Councilmember Johnson, including Audience Comments on a committee meeting night agenda allows for public comment on any action items. 4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Professor David Davidson, coordinator of the Sustainable Cities Partnership between Western Washington University and the City, thanked the Council for the wonderful experience. Approximately 200 students were involved over the year including 3 who were able to complete internships necessary to graduate, 13 faculty members were involved, and 8 students were hired to do field work primarily at the cemetery. All the reports produced are available on the City's website. One of the highlights for the students was making presentations, which were often attended by Councilmembers. He also recognized incredible City staff including Shane Hope, Phil Williams, Patrick Doherty, Carrie Hite, Rob Chave, Frances Chapin, Ryan Hague, Brad Shipley, Steve Fisher, Jen Machuga, Jen Leach, and Pam Randolph. He recalled when making an earlier presentation, assuring the Council they were very cost conscious, would charge actual Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 1 costs and watch their spending. He referred to a draft invoice that indicates they underspent the budget by $8,000 over the year even with a $2,000 add-on to map headstones at the cemetery. The students were unable to develop a mobile app. He was proud the project was completed under budget and offered a heartfelt thank you. It was a learning experience for WWU as this was the launch of this program and Edmonds was their first partner. He summarized WWU got a great deal out of the project and he hoped the City received value as well. Marge Peterson, Edmonds, explained she lives on 80" Ave W between 214" Place SW and 213th Street SW; to the right of her house is the Norwegian Woods Apartments and Royal Terrace Apartments. She requested a 7 -foot height restriction on vehicles parking in front of her fence and elsewhere in Edmonds where it would be applicable. She described calling the police about a large truck that parks on the street, causing a sight distance issue for drivers. The police cannot do anything about the vehicle without a City code regarding vehicle height. The truck's owner lives in a condo at 212th & 801h and parks the truck for weeks at a time. She offered to pay for a parking sign that states parking only for vehicles under 7 feet. She submitted a picture of the truck parked in front of her 6 -foot fence. The apartment tenants and she use the parking in front of her fence for guests and do not want a no parking sign. She commented on traffic volumes and speeding on 80th Avenue W and many close calls due to the blind spots. She urged the Council to consider a height restriction on parked vehicles. Alvin Rutledge, Edmonds, reminded of the 9" annual car show on Saturday, June 15 at the Edmonds Church of God, 8224 2201h St SW from 9 am to 3 pm as well as a rummage sale and vendors. He provided his phone number, 425-776-7130, for any questions. 5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Teitzel requested Item 5.2 be removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY- MONILLAS, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: 1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 2017 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIM, PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT AND WIRE PAYMENTS 4. CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF CEMETERY BOARD CANDIDATE KELLY SAWYER 5. REPORT OF FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE CITYWIDE CIPP SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT -- HWY 99 PIPE REHABILITATION PHASE 6. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES FOR THE 76TH AVE & 212TH ST. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 7. APRIL MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT 6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT 1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 2017 Councilmember Teitzel referred to a statement in the 5th paragraph on page 8 of the minutes, "Council President Mesaros referred to 100% renewable energy for municipal facilities by 2019 and asked if there Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 2 was a way to track that. Councilmember Nelson answered PUD can track that; the City can purchase electricity from PUD that comes only from renewable sources. He originally said 2025 and changed it to 2019 after conversations with PUD." Councilmember Teitzel said he has done some research and this appears to be a contradiction of information he received from PUD. If correct, this suggests Edmonds has the ability to specify to PUD the city wants only renewable energy delivered. As PUD explained to him, he was not certain that was possible. He asked Councilmember Nelson if he stood by this statement or would like to modify it. Councilmember Nelson said he stands by that statement and read a statement Councilmembers received from PUD: "Dear City of Edmonds Council Members, We would like to clam our position on our renewable energy choices: "There are many options that exist for helping the City of Edmonds reach their goal of achieving 100% renewable power, and we are hopeful that some of these options, and possibly a combination of others, may meet those needs. Snohomish County PUD is currently in the process of modernizing our solar and renewable energy programs. We recognize the growing requests of our customers to participate in solar energy and to become 100% renewable andl'or carbon -free. As a resull, we have developed and are presenting a new program to our Commission on July 2P. This new program will allow for our customers to purchase shares in a utility -scale solar program and/or the ability to purchase either Renewable Energy Credits or renewable energy sourced from local and regional renewable energy. We look forward to working with the City of Edmonds on a solution. " Jim West, Assistant General Manager, Customer and Energy Services. " Councilmember Teitzel said to him, purchasing renewable energy credits was not the same thing as specifying the City wants only renewable energy delivered over the power grid and asked if that was accurate. Councilmember Buckshnis raised a point of order. Mayor Earling agreed the issue before the Council was approval of the minutes. COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY- MONILLAS, TO APPROVE ITEM 5.2. MOTION CARRIED (6-1), COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL VOTING NO. 7. ACTION ITEM 1. PROPOSED NOISE ORDINANCE Public Works Director Phil Williams said the proposed ordinance includes the Council's recommended changes. The changes include criteria that would be used by staff to evaluate a request/need for a modification in the noise ordinance and preparation of a memorandum/application that would be submitted to the Mayor to request an administrative variance. If the variance is granted, a copy of the memo will be sent to the City Council which is addressed in an engineering division policy. He was also seeking Council feedback on a previous discussion regarding staff providing Council a periodic report regarding the number of variances and the circumstances. Councilmember Tibbott commented the Parks, Planning & Public Works Committee discussed the noise ordinance and agreed the clarification provided a significant improvement and will provide documentation of the justification used to grant the variance. He supported the idea of a report, especially after the work has been completed to determine if there were any complaints related to after-hours activities. COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON, TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4-3), COUNCILMEMBERS JOHNSON, TEITZEL AND Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 3 TIBBOTT AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS NELSON, FRALEY-MONILLAS AND BUCKSHNIS VOTING NO. Comment regarding Environmental Coals Resolution Council President Mesaros said two weeks ago the Council had a lively discussion regarding environmental goals for the City. It was a worthwhile discussion, the Council approved a good product and he was pleased the City was looking at the environmental challenges in light of the fact that the federal government is walking away from some of those challenges. However, he did not feel good about and he has received some comments about the process that the Council followed. As Council President, he helped formulate a bad process and he apologized to the Council for not scheduling the resolution as a study item. The Council was enthusiastic about the opportunity to approving the work done by Councilmembers Buckshnis and Teitzel but did not afford the opportunity for Councilmembers to reflect, discuss and offer input. He apologized and assured in the future he will ensure ample time for study and discussion prior to approval. 7. ADJOURN TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned to committee meetings at 7:22 p.m. (Parks, Planning & Public Works Committee in the Jury Meeting Room, Finance Committee in Council Chambers and Public Safety & Personnel Committee in the Police Training Room.) 41 DVID20. 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