PPP092617PARKS, PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
September 26. 2017
Elected Officials Present
Councilmember Neil Tibbott (Chair)
Councilmember Kristiana Johnson
Mayor Dave Earling (intermittently)
Staff Present
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Rob English, City Engineer
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Noal Leonetti, Student Representative
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
The meeting was called to order at 7:41 p.m. in the Jury Meeting Room. Sunset Avenue was added to
the agenda. In response to questions, Mr. Williams advised a presentation to Council regarding REET
is scheduled for October 1, and the 2018 budget includes $20,000 for traffic calming which can be used
for radar feedback signs.
Authorization to Contract with James G. Murphy to Sell Surplus City Equipment
Mr. Williams reported the existing pneumatic tire machine needs to be replaced. The budget includes
funds for a new machine. He assured the timing of the surplus and the purchase will be coordinated.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda
2. Ordinance Amending Section 8.16.040 of the Edmonds City Code (ECC), Amending the Speed
Limit along a Section of SR -524
Mr. English explained the current speed limit along SR -524 from Edmonds St. to 88th Ave. is 30 mph
and 35 mph from 88th Ave. to 76th Ave.; the speed limit currently changes within the horizontal curve
west of 88th Ave. Traffic Engineer Bertrand Hauss has been working with WSDOT and they concurred
with changing the speed limit in advance of the horizontal curve, approximately 300 feet east. He
distributed an aerial of the area where the speed limit is proposed to be reduced. WSDOT did a spot
speed study that concluded the modification is warranted.
Discussion followed regarding benefits of reducing speeds prior to the horizontal curve, skepticism that
signs would reduce travel speeds in the curve, status of the 88th Avenue right in/out project and whether
that project is on the TIP and/or CIP, increased reaction time provided by the reduction in the speed,
accident history at SR-524/88th Ave, and support for reducing the speed and determining if it has a
positive result. Committee requested the following be included in the Council packet: accident history,
aerial photo to clarify the location, and status of the right in/out project at 88th Ave
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda
3. 318 Howell Street Dedication
Mr. English relayed this is a proposed plat development for a duplex. The City's Official Street Map
requires dedication of a 5 -foot right-of-way along the frontage. The developer will construct a sidewalk
that will connect to the sidewalk to the east; a gap will remain to the west. Discussion included the
location and Official Street Map requirements. Committee suggested staff include a vicinity map in the
Council packet.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda
09/26/17 PPP Committee Minutes, Page 2
4. Street Riaht of Wav Dedication for 8632 184th St. SW
Mr. English relayed this is a 3 -lot short plat; the Official Street Map requires a 10 -foot dedication and
frontage improvements. There is no adjoining sidewalk. Discussion followed regarding the requirement
for the applicant to build sidewalk and any street widening, why the Official Street Map requires 10 feet
in this area and 5 feet in the previous right-of-way dedication and acceptance of the dedication when
the short plat is approved. Committee suggested staff include a vicinity map in the Council packet.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda
6. Accept Easement for an Emergency Fire Lane as part of the Woodway Court II Plat
Mr. English explained this is a 5 -lot plat in southwest Edmonds off 104th Street south of Hickman Park.
The emergency fire lane provides secondary access to Woodway for emergency vehicles. An easement
is necessary as a small portion of the fire lane encroaches onto private property. Discussion followed
regarding a short plat versus a plat, location of the easement, purpose of the emergency access and
purpose of the easement.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda
5. Introduction of New Franchise for Verizon — MCI
Mr. Taraday explained this is a proposed franchise with MCI Metro dba as Verizon (not to be confused
with Verizon Wireless) for installation of fiber optic cable in the City's right-of-way. He anticipated when
this was scheduled for Council consideration MCI Metro/Verizon will make a presentation. The franchise
states consistent with ECDC Chapter 18.05, all of Franchisee's facilities shall be placed underground;
Verizon's position has been they do not need to underground if their competitors' wires are not
underground.
Discussion followed regarding the City's fiber optics, inability for the City to stifle competition, future
opportunity to gain control of City's rights-of-way (getting wires undergrounded), when wires are
required to be undergrounded, unsightly appearance of fiber, future policy choices related to small cell
buildout, whether the City can ask MCI Metro for a buildout plan and justification for City to have that
plan, the fee for cutting into overlays and requirements related to the quality of patches.
Questions to be answered: Whether the City can be provided a map of the buildout plan and MCI
Metro/Verizon's business model
Action: Forward to full Council ; Mr. Taraday coordinate with Council President to schedule presentation
by MCI Metro/Verizon.
7. Sunset Avenue
Councilmember Johnson recalled Councilmember Tibbott's suggestion to install a barrier to prevent
vehicles driving on the walkway. She suggested a flexible barrier like plastic candles at the north end.
Mr. Williams responded that could be done but it would look terrible. Discussion followed regarding
candles versus bollards, hazard candles create for bicycles, and the visual appearance of candles.
Action: Discussion only.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.