Loading...
01/03/1989 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO JANUARY 10, 1989 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 3, 1989 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 Bill Kasper, Council President Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Laura Hall, Councilmember Roger Hertrich, Councilmember Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember Jack Wilson, Councilmember STAFF Jim Barnes, Parks & Rec. Div. Mgr. Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr. Bob Alberts, City Engineer Bobby Mills, Public Works Supt. Jerry Hauth, Hydraulics Engineer Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder Mayor Naughten congratulated City Attorney Scott Snyder on the arrival of his baby boy on Decem- ber 30, 1988. CONSENT AGENDA Items (B), (C) and (D) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECOND- ED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (E) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2699 LIMITING PARKING TO ONE HOUR AT OVERLOOK PARK (F) REPORT ON BID OPENED DECEMBER 28, 1988 FOR AIR COMPRESSOR AND BREATHING APPARATUS �m FILLING STATION, AND AWARD OF BID TO NORTHWEST AIR CONDITIONING ($13,404.040) (G) APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT OF SEAWOOD SECOND ADDITION AT 199TH PL. S.W. AND MAPLEWOOD LANE (P-3-88/SEAWOOD HOMES) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 1988 AND DECEMBER 27, 1988 [ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] Councilmember Hall referred to page 2, paragraph 2 of the December 27 minutes and summarized what her comments had been with respect to the Council cutting its budget by not submitting for gas mileage. She requested that those comments be included verbatim (see attached addendum). Councilmember Dwyer referred to page 1, paragraph 3 of the discussion of the proposed ordinance establishing salary ranges and requested that the following sentence be included, "The Council specifically stated that if the merit system was to be retained and if it is delayed that it be retroactive for all employees whose anniversary date falls within the interim period". Councilmember Hertrich said he did not believe that Councilmember Hall recalled the conversation accurately with respect to the Council's travel and requested that a verbatim record be prepared of the entire conversation (see attached addendum). COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 27, 1988 MINUTES AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED. Approval of the December 20 minutes was deferred until January 10 because the Council did not have a copy of the minutes in their packets. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BREMERTON FOR THEIR PURCHASE OF Councilmember Hall said she did not think it was a good practice to allow other cities to piggy- back on the City's contract. Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills said it was common practice throughout the industry to purchase equipment via other cities' contracts. He noted that the City purchased a sweeper approximately eight years ago on the City of Seattle contract and pur- chases tires for all of its vehicles from the State. Councilmember Hall expressed concern with the language in paragraph 4 of the agreement. City Attorney Scott Snyder said that language simply allowed Bremerton to purchase goods independently unless it wished to piggyback on the City's contract. He noted that paragraph 5 allows the City to exclude Bremerton from any contract and to cancel the agreement at any time with or without notice. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the city which piggybacks with Edmonds' contract will absorb any costs, if incurred, as a result of the bid process. Mr. Mills replied negatively. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO APPROVE ITEM (C). MOTION CAR- RIED. APPROVAL OF SECOND ADDENDUM TO PERSONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH JANET PADGETT ASSOCIATES, INC., TO DETERMINE RANKING AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR NONREPRESENTED POSITIONS NOT INCLUDED IN PREVIOUS STUDY 1,400 ITEM D ON THE CONSENT AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST, TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT BUT OMIT MOUNTLAKE TERRACE AS A COMPARISON CITY FROM THE CONTRACT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PREVI- T OUS CONTRACT. Councilmember Kasper said the City of Mountlake Terrace was substituted for the City of Mercer Island because Mercer Island did not respond to many of the questions in the previous study. Councilmember Dwyer inquired why Ms. Padgett included Mountlake Terrace in the study. Councilmem- ber Kasper said it was suggested to Ms. Padgett. He noted that Ms. Padgett will incorporate Mercer Island if she can obtain updated figures. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER AMENDED HIS MOTION TO AMEND THE CONTRACT 'TO DELETE MOUNTLAKE TERRACE AND REPLACE IT WITH MERCER ISLAND. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, AS SECONDER TO THE MOTION, AGREED. MOTION CARRIED. AUDIENCE Mayor Naughten opened the audience portion of the meeting. Roger Johnson, 1022 - 3rd Ave. S., said he and his wife recently moved to Edmonds but have been " unable to obtain telephone services to date because the contractor did not install an underground telephone cable to his home. He said the telephone company estimated that it will cost approxi- mately $1,000 to install 40 feet of underground cable. Mr. Johnson said he looked into the possibility of obtaining a variance for overhead cable three weeks ago but was recently told by the Planning Department that it recommended that the variance not be granted. He was displeased and discouraged that the process has been so lengthy. Mr. Johnson asked the Council to expedite the building permit to install underground cable so that he does not have to wait any longer for telephone services or that he be granted permission for a temporary line until the cable is installed. He was concerned that the absence of a tele- phone could mean the difference between life and death in an emergency situation. Mayor Naughten asked Mr. Johnson to contact him in the morning to resolve the issue. Robert W. Rhine II, 77 Yesler Way, Pioneer Square Hotel, Room 422, Seattle, said he was entrapped by a couple of cadet police officers posing as private citizens outside of a grocery store to buy alcohol for them because they said they had forgotten their identification. He said he felt that type of procedure was improper and was offended by it. He said it reminded him of communism. Mayor Naughten closed the audience portion of the meeting. ELECTION OF 1989 COUNCIL PRESIDENT Councilmember Wilson noted that when Councilmember Kasper was elected as Council President to fill the position when it was vacated by Councilmember Dwyer, it was the intent that he also serve in 1989. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO NOMINATE COUNCIL - MEMBER KASPER FOR 1989 COUNCIL PRESIDENT. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO NOMINATE COUNCILMEMBER NORD- QUIST FOR 1989 COUNCIL PRESIDENT. At the request of Councilmember Nordquist, COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH WITHDREW HIS NOMINATION. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 JANUARY 3, 1989 MOTION CARRIED TO ELECT COUNCILMEMBER KASPER AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 1989. Council President Kasper said his goal in 1989 was to support annexation of the Esperance area and to expedite formulation of the 1990 budget well before year end. COUNCIL DELIBERATION FROM HEARING ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION UPHOLDING APPEAL OF BYR N CLARK REGARDING ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT FOR FENCE AT 9826 CHERRY ST. AND STAFF INTER- PRETATION OF EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AP-2-88/AP-20-88 APPELLANTS: MELANIE GRANFORS AND JOHN NEWLAND FROM DECEMBER 6, 1988 Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block noted that this item was continued from the December 6, 1988 Council meeting for Council deliberation and to allow the members to conduct a site inspec- tion of the property. Ms. Block said since that time, the Hearing Examiner has upheld the issuance of a conditional use permit for this fence to exceed six feet in height. The decision was appealed by Mr. Clark and will appear on a future Council agenda. Ms. Block said the file containing photographs and other exhibits has been placed in the Council Office for review. Ms. Block said it is the recommendation of Staff to uphold the appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision on fence height measurement. Councilmember Hertrich said he was unsure as to where fence height should be measured from be- cause the testimony presented referred both to finished grade and undisturbed soil. City Attor- ney Scott Snyder referenced Chapter 17.30.000 as follows, "The height of fences and hedges may not be more than 6 feet unless a conditional use permit is obtained. Height should be measured from the elevation of the finished grade at the base of the fence or hedge". Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the Code made reference from which side -of a fence or hedge the height should be measured. Mr. Snyder replied negatively. Councilmember Kasper said the Code was designed to protect its citizens. He said, however, allow- ing the fence in question to remain at its present height would violate Mr. Clark's right to a six foot high fence. Councilmember Kasper was concerned that upholding the Hearing Examiner's decision to allow the fence as it is presently constructed would set a precedent. He felt the fence was higher than necessary in certain places where the grade changed. Councilmember Hall said the Code should be amended so that it clearly states from which point a fence is to be measured. She suggested that the parties in question try to resolve the issue amongst themselves. Councilmember Hertrich recommended that if the Council decided to include a retaining wall as part of a fence and a person wished to build a fence higher than 6 feet from the base of the retaining wall that a conditional use permit be required. He noted that adjacent neighbors would then be properly notified and would have an opportunity to voice their opinions before the fence was constructed. Councilmember Hertrich said the height of the fence in question should be measured from the undis- turbed soil; if the fence exceeds the height limit from that point of measurement, it should be reduced in height. He said although he was prepared to make a decision that evening, he pre- ferred that the parties in question resolve the issue amongst themselves and reconcile their differences. Councilmember Wilson said he agreed with Staff's interpretation of the Code. He said he made an on -site inspection, and he thought the wall was too high in several places where the grade changed. Councilmember Wilson faulted the owners of the fence for not obtaining a building per- mit before constructing the fence. He said, however, the fence was very attractive from Mr. Clark's side of the fence and actually enhanced his property. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO UPHOLD THE APPEAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON THE FENCE HEIGHT AS MEASURED. Councilmember Hertrich noted that the appeal before the Council was filed by the owners of the fence to allow the fence as built. Because Councilmember Kasper had intended to support Mr. Clark's appeal, HE WITHDREW THE MOTION. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO DENY THE APPEAL AND UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINER DECISION ON FENCE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT. Councilmember Dwyer said he would vote against the motion. He said the fence was too high regard- less of which method of measurement is used, and the issue must be dealt with in a conditional EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 JANUARY 3, 1989 use permit proceeding. He said he would favor a motion that reversed the Hearing Examiner's decision and that would reinstate Staff's interpretation of measuring fences because it seemed to be the more rational of the two. Councilmember Hertrich said he believed the fence should be measured from the undisturbed soil and should,not be allowed to exceed six feet above that point. Councilmember Jaech said the fence should be measured from the base of the footing. She noted that a stop -work order was issued when the fence was being constructed in order to determine the correct height of the fence but it was completed anyway. Councilmember Dwyer argued that the issue of a stop -work order or undisturbed soil was irrelevant as to how the Council should determine the height of the fence according to Code provisions. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUN- CILMEMBER HERTRICH, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, AND COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER DWYER AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OPPOSED. HEARING ON APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD DECISION ON LANDSCAPING AT 22201 HIGHWAY 99 ,+D 8 AP-31-88/APPELLANT: WEN-KAI LEE Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that on May 7, 1988, the Architectural Design Board (ADB) granted approval for a proposed addition to Andy's Motel at 22201 Highway 99. During a site inspection after the project was completed, Staff noticed that not all of the landscaping shown on the plans as approved by the ADB was planted. Ms. Block said the applicant went back to the ADB in December of 1988 to request approval of the as -built landscape plan. The Board required that two of the planters that were omitted be re- placed. The applicant has appealed that decision. Ms. Block reviewed the approved landscaping plan and modified _landscaping plan on the overhead projector. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the 'planters of the modified landscaping plan were visible .. from Highway 99. Ms. Block replied negatively. She noted, however, that the landscaping was for the benefit of the patrons of the motel and not just for vehicular traffic. She said Mr. Lee wishes to delete several of the planter boxes because he said they will be destroyed by pedestri- an traffic. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the planter boxes were raised. Ms. Block replied affirmatively. Wen -Kai Lee, 22210 Highway 99, said although he respected the professional opinion of the ADB members, he believed that elimination of several of the planter boxes would be more practical. He said the site is not lacking in evergreen plantings because it is surrounded by older ever- green trees on the north, south, and east elevations and the office building is adequately land- scaped. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the evergreen trees at the back of the property are located on Mr. Lee's property. Mr. Lee said half of the trees are. Councilmember Jaech inquired if those trees were located within the building pad of the proposed addition. Ms. Block said the new addi- tion is already built. Mr. Lee said none of the trees on the site will be cut down. Councilmember Hertrich felt the Council should uphold the appeal because he said it was impossi- ble to see the landscaping from the Highway unless one drove partially onto the site and, also, because the planters would be destroyed by patrons of the motel. Mayor Naughten noted that the public should be given an opportunity to speak before the Council rendered a decision. Council - member Hertrich was unaware that the public portion had not been opened yet and apologized for the premature remark. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. Rich LaVette, 21027 Shell Valley Rd., objected to the appeal. He felt the appellant was overstep- ping the bounds of reason because he was granted permission to modify the approved landscaped plan once before by the ADB. He felt the issue was a procedural matter and that the decision of the ADB should be upheld. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember Jaech agreed with Mr. LaVette. She said the purpose of landscaping a site was not only for the benefit of vehicular traffic but to enhance the City overall. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 JANUARY 3, 1989 Councilmember Hertrich said he has attended several meetings that Mr. Lee attended and could attest to his concern about the aesthetic quality of the City and, therefore, felt that Mr. Lee was acting in the best interest of the City and not just of himself. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO UPHOLD THE APPEAL. Councilmember Jaech reminded the Council that plant life helps to protect the ozone layer. She said even though the landscaping in question was only a small parcel, it could be a trend in re- quiring less landscaping and approving more asphalt. She expressed concern that the ozone layer will eventually be destroyed perhaps not within her lifetime but would be an issue that the chil- dren of today's era would have to deal with in the future. Motion carried with Councilmember Jaech opposed. Councilmember Hall said the Council established the ADB and respects their decisions but, in this particular case, she said the Council ruled in favor of the appellant because his reasoning made sense. BASIN STUDY UPDATE BY URS CORPORATION '"- City Engineer Bob Alberts reported that in September 1988, the Council authorized URS Corporation to. perform storm basin studies .for Talbot park, Five Corners, North Stream, and Shellabarger ba- sins. Mr. Alberts said URS Corporation, since being interviewed by the Consultant Selection Committee, has experienced a change in staff. The project manager, Rick Schaefer, will not be available to complete the project. Mr. Alberts noted that the consultant was required to obtain written au- thorization from the City to change personnel on the project. He said Mr. Thomas Kearns will replace Mr. Schaefer as project manager. Mr. Alberts said although Staff is unhappy that changes in personnel are being made, they feel comfortable that the new personnel are capable of completing the project. Mr. Schaefer said Mr. Kearns has over seventeen years of experience in storm water, including basin planning and design and construction of facilities. Mr. Schaefer said Project Engineer John Genskow has conducted most of the ground work and is most familiar with the field problems. He said he will provide a great deal of continuity on the project. Councilmember Kasper inquired if there will also be a change in subcontractors. Mr. Schaefer replied negatively. Councilmember Dwyer asked which employees left the employ of URS. Mr. Schaefer said himself and David Browne, Computer Modeler. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if the models were completed. Mr. Schaefer replied affirmatively. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if the CIP Development (Capital Improvement Program) was completed. Mr. Schaefer said that work will be completed in the final phase of the project. Councilmember Dwyer noted that the consultant was required to obtain written authorization from the City to change personnel on the project. He inquired what the City options were because two of the six consultants from URS left the firm. Mr. Alberts reminded the Council that a $58,000 grant may be jeopardized if the project were altered, and he advised the Council to pro- ceed as planned. Councilmember Nordquist said he served on the Consultant Selection Committee and it was his im- pression that the City selected URS Corporation to conduct the study partially because of the program that was presented, but mostly because of the credentials of its staff. He said he would have liked to have been apprised of the change in personnel earlier than the Council was made aware of the change. Councilmember Hall inquired if more City Staff time will be included in the project due to the change in personnel in URS. Mr. Alberts replied affirmatively. Councilmember Hall asked when Staff was made aware of the change in personnel. Mr. Alberts replied two weeks ago. Councilmem- ber Hall inquired about the legal ramifications if the City chose not to proceed with the project because of that change. City Attorney Scott Snyder noted that the City never named individual persons or consultants in the agreement but only contracted for a level of skill. He said it would require a material breach in the presentation of services in order to cancel the contract. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 JANUARY 3, 1989 Councilmember Wilson said he agreed with Councilmember Nordquist that when the City selected URS, it selected the firm based largely on the people that were employed by that firm and their abili- ties. Mr. Snyder said although he understood Councilmember Wilson's viewpoint, the contract could only be cancelled if the level of professional services fell below the standard that was represented.to the City. Mayor Naughten inquired if the City could specify which personnel are to complete a project in the future. Mr. Snyder replied affirmatively. In response to Councilmember Dwyer's question, Mr. Snyder said it would be within the City's contractual rights to withhold a decision to proceed with the project with the change in person- nel until such time as the City has had an opportunity to review those individuals. Mr. Alberts suggested that the Council direct Staff to request that URS have the principal in charge provide an explanation to the Council. Councilmember Hertrich requested Staff to provide a report to the Council with respect to the additional Staff time and costs that will be incurred as a result of the change in personnel of URS. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO INVITE THE PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE OF URS AND MR. KEARNS TO THE JANUARY 17, 1989 COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Schaefer said there are three phases of the project. He said the inventory phase, which has already been completed, involved the gathering of data from various entities. He said 1,000 questionnaires were mailed to citizens, of which 210 responses were received. The questionnaire revealed that people classified the problems in the basins as maintenance related, i.e., the catch basin grates are not cleaned frequently and become clogged. Mr. Schaefer said most of the problems in Shellabarger basin are attributable to the springs that emanate from the hillsides in the Edmonds bowl, in addition to water quality problems and some erosion. Mr. Schaefer said there are capacity problems in the North Stream basin after it crosses the highway across Olympic Avenue and Olympic View Drive. He said one of the solutions would be to construct a detention system in the canyon to reduce the peak flow. Mr. Schaefer said there are spring problems and water quality concerns in the Talbot Park basin, as well as erosion problems. Mr. Schaefer noted that the Five Corners basin has water quality problems because there are no regular outlets for the lake. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE EXTENSION OF 8TH AVE. N., BETWEEN HINDLEY LANE AND BROOKMERE DR. City Engineer Bob Alberts reported that after reviewing alternative routes for the Shell Creek diversion pipeline, the consultant recommended a route on 8th Avenue North, northerly from Cas- pers Street, including that portion of 8th Avenue North between Hindley Lane and Brookmere Drive, which is not open to traffic. He said that portion of 8th Avenue North is shown on the Official Street Map and is owned by one property owner. Mr. Alberts said the City presently has a sewer easement through the property and a water pipe- line with no formal easement. He said City Staff has been in contact with the property owner, who was already aware that the City had no formal easement for the water pipeline. The property owner was receptive to granting the City easements for the new Shell Creek diversion pipeline and existing water pipeline if the Official Street Map was amended to show 8th Avenue North not to extend between Hindley Lane and Brookmere Drive. Mr. Alberts said that would allow the property owner to add onto an existing house and meet the City's setback requirements. Mr. Alberts said 8th Avenue North does not presently connect to Caspers Street, and both Brookmere Drive and Hindley Lane are dead-end streets. Hindley Creek is also located in that parcel of Land. He said it is Staff's understanding that 8th Avenue North was not extended north- erly from Caspers Street to Hindley Lane because of the neighborhood's concern regarding in- creased traffic and the cost to build a road over Hindley Creek. Since the dead end road system has been in existence for many years and has effectively worked, Staff has no major objections to amending the Official Street Map. Mr. Alberts said if the Council concurs to amend the Official Street Map, a request will be sub- mitted to the Hearing Examiner. Mr. Alberts reviewed the area in question on a vicinity map. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 JANUARY 3, 1989 Mr. Alberts noted that there is approximately 22-1/2 ,feet between the property owners garage and the area where the proposed pipeline would be installed, on which a public walkway could be locat- ed. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if there may be a need for emergency access from 8th Avenue North to Caspers_ Street. Mr. Alberts said the Police Chief and Fire Chief felt that the manner in which those areas are accessed at the present time are adequate and will continue to be in the future. Councilmember Hertrich said he would prefer that a crash gate for emergency access be provided. Mr. Alberts said an emergency access and a walkway could be provided through the ease- ment with the City maintaining responsibility. He said an alternative would be to amend the Official Street Map to show ten feet on the east side for a walkway and future emergency access. The Council concurred with Staff to apply for an amendment to the Official Street Map. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON WEST CORRIDOR STUDY (TO PROMOTE BETTER INTEGRATION OF CROSS -SOUND FERRY SERVICE WITH OTHER PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES) (FROM OCTOBER IT AND DECEMBER 6 Community Services Director Peter Hahn reported that a resolution for support of a west corridor planning effort was brought to the Council by PSCOG staff in 1988. The original draft was exten- sively revised to reflect what seemed to be Council consensus. Mr. Hahn said the language addressing passenger ferries may become moot if the Edmonds -Kingston passenger ferry route is dropped from further consideration because of technical and economic reasons. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if parking provisions have been considered for the walk-on pas- senger service. Councilmember Hertrich replied affirmatively. He said the discussion has cen- tered around off -site parking with commuter bus services to the terminals. Councilmember Nord- quist inquired if the transit companies will be an integral part of the transportation system. Councilmember Hertrich replied affirmatively. Councilmember Kasper said it concerned him that PSCOG has not involved the City in the planning process. Councilmember Hertrich said the original discussion involved passenger -only services, which would eliminate the necessity to purchase another full-size ferry. He said, however, Admi- ral Parker of the State Department of Transportation has deviated from that philosophy. He said the discussions must return to the original intent. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO ADOPT THE REVISED RESOLUTION 680, SUPPORTING A WEST CORRIDOR PLANNING EFFORT. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, AND COUNCILMEMBER JAECH IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OPPOSED. MAYOR Mayor Naughten noted that the Council received a memorandum regarding remodel options to con- struct restroom facilities on the upper floor of the Plaza Room. He said he would also like the Q� Counci•1, to consider raising the dais and will provide information to them. Councilmember Hall 11 suggested that the speaker system be reviewed. Councilmember Nordquist requested that the chairs around the dais be reupholstered. Mayor Naughten announced that the employees raised $5,867 for United Way. He said they have raised more money than any other city in South County. He thanked the employees for their ef- forts. Mayor Naughten reminded the Council that there will be a Washington Cities & Towns meeting on January 19th. COUNCIL The Council discussed whether or not to eliminate Council Committee meetings. It was the consen- sus of the Council to reestablish the Council Committee meetings and that the Council attend the Finance Committee as a whole with the Council President serving as chairman. Because there was not adequate time to reestablish the Committee meeting until next month, the January 10 meeting will remain as scheduled as a work meeting. Council President Kasper commented that utility companies sometimes cause residents additional costs to hook up utilities because they contend that they cannot hook up utilities from a certain direction and so the property owner must pay additional costs for utilities. He said the Council must address that issue in the near future. Councilmember Nordquist said he noticed that some equipment is not tagged. He inquired if all City property is placed on an inventory list. Mayor Naughten replied affirmatively. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 JANUARY 3, 1989 Councilmember Nordquist said the tobacco ordinance did not appear on the extended agenda. City Attorney Scott Snyder said he has not drafted the final document but it would be in the mail before the end of the week. He said the amendment to the.dangerous building code regarding speed labs and the tobacco ordinance can be placed on the extended agenda. Councilmember Nordquist said it has been the policy of the Council that the Council President reserve his time for duties of Council President and not serve on any other committees. He noted that Council President Kasper wished to serve on the Community Transit Board in 1989. Council President Kasper responded that he was appointed to that board before he became Council President and he has a commitment to fulfill his term which has not expired yet. He also believed other Councilmembers had served on that board while they were Council President. Councilmember Nordquist requested that he and Councilmember Hall be reappointed to the Health Board. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO REAPPOINT COUNCILMEMBER HALL AND COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST TO THE HEALTH BOARD. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Hertrich said he included a copy of the PSCOG newsletter in the Council packets and would like the Council to review it. Councilmember Hertrich requested the Council President to purchase a clock for the Council Office. Councilmember Hertrich noted that the Council will review the Rainier Bank lease for public park- i'ng lot on January 10. He felt the Council should discuss before that meeting whether or not to lease that lot for parking because it is being used for bank parking at the present time. Mayor Naughten said it is not being utilized for bank parking. Councilmember Hertrich noted some unresolved issues from 1988: a proposed towing contract with the Police Department tying into Lynnwood's contract; street standards; and the issue of cemetery maintenance. Council President Kasper said the Council must attempt to complete projects on a monthly basis in 1989. He said the only issue that he felt he.did not complete in 1988 was the * cemetery maintenance issue. He said he had sent a letter to the Hubbard Foundation's attorney but has not heard from him to date. Councilmember Hertrich requested that a report be submitted to the Council with respect to who has performed maintenance for the cemetery and what costs have been incurred by the City and how much staff time has been involved. Councilmember Hertrich suggested that the Council discuss insurance provisions for LEOFF employ- ees who may in the future require convalescent care. Councilmember Jaech inquired if there were any regulations in force with respect to which routes commercial trucks may travel because she has been receiving complaints from citizens who live on certain residential streets. City Attorney Scott Snyder said the Council has the discretionary authority to limit commercial traffic. He said he would research the issue to ascertain where commercial traffic is prohibited. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO JANUARY 10, 1989 APPROVAL. / ! JACQUELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk LARRY S. NAUGHTEN, Mayor * See Council Minutes of January 10, 1989 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 JANUARY 3, 1989 VERBATIM MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 27, 1988 COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, Paragraph 2 HERTRICH: What percentage of travel is the reduction you have so far in Larry's office? KASPER: 35 to 28 (%). HERTRICH: So, percentage wise... KASPER: A lot of that ... some of that was ours ... very little of ours, because we've got allocations down to... HERTRICH: But you're talking about, what, 20%? What is that, 20%? KASPER: Well,..that's 80% left, 20% cut... HERTRICH: 20%, right on. Well I suggest that we also reduce our travel budget by 20%. KASPER: So that's from $7,000 to seven times eight, 56 ($5,600) HERTRICH: The reason I say that is I don't think the public really appreciates the fact that the Council maintains its budget 100% while the rest of the operation is being reduced by X%, and I think it looks very poor. KASPER: Mostly that came out of the Mayor's.... HERTRICH: Well, it still looks poor --the fact that we're not.willing to reduce while we're requiring others to reduce..... KASPER: Well, if we go from 7 (thousand dollars) to 6 (thousand dollars)... HALL: No thanks, no thanks. I'll tell you what Roger, if all of us put in for gas milage like you just did to $228... HERTRICH: Right. HALL: We could not afford to cut back.... HERTRICH: ...Five committees, and I don't get paid for any of the committees.... HALL: All the rest of us have served many years under the same thing and never put in a nickel for gas, so if we did that... HERTRICH: I don't have a problem with $228, I have a problem with thousands of dollars. HALL: Well, what my point is --- $228 multiplied by seven gets to be up there, and none of us are doing that, so... HERTRICH: That's $1400. HALL: That's right. JAECH: Roger, on the same hand your medical bills are almost close to $2,000 more than mine...your medical insurance ... so you could cut that by $2,000 and we've got it. HERTRICH: Don't get sick. JAB"": I'm just saying, you know... HE ICH: Are you now... HALL: And we didn't have our personal property reimbursed for $7,000 like somebody else... HERTRICH: Medical is something you cannot make a choice on. Travel is something you can make a choice on. JAECH: You can make a choice on what you pay. HERTRICH: Pardon me? JAECH: Your premiums are high because of what you picked --it's all your own choice. HERTRICH: It's what I picked personally? JAECH: Yes. HERTRICH: Nobody else picked the same thing? JAECH: Exactly, that's why your premiums are higher than my premiums. HERTRICH: I don't understand... JA It depends upon what you pick in the way of coverage. HE ICH: What I pick ... well no one explained that to me. KASPER: I didn't know there was any pick in coverage. HERTRICH: No, Bill didn't know.... KASPER: On your medical? JAECH: Yes, on your medical. HERTRICH: Well now, that should be an educational concept for the whole Council: But I don't think that really is the question. The question is, we're talking about travel. We're asking somebody to reduce their travel, and I think that travel is our choice. Medical isn't always the choice; medical is something that you, you know... HALL: Well but you see Roger, I did reduce mine. I did reduce the Council budget because I don't charge. HERTRICH: To which trip? HALL: I do not charge for the gas mileage ... I did not charge as President for all the gas mileage .... I did not charge, so I did reduce the Council budget. HE :ICH: Then you make up for it on a big trip. HA No, I do not. AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 -- 10:00 P.M. JANUARY 3, 1989 CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 1988 AND DECEMBER 27, 1988 (C) APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BREMERTON FOR THEIR PURCHASE OF VACTOR (COMBINATION SEWER RODOER AND VACUUM JET) OFF EDMONDS' 1988 CONTRACT WITH SAHLBERG EQUIPMENT (0) APPROVAL OF SECOND ADDENDUM TO PERSONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH JANET PADGETT ASSOCIATES, INC., TO DETERMINE RANKING AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR NONREPRESENTED POSITIONS NOT INCLUDED IN PREVIOUS STUDY ($1,400) (E) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2699 LIMITING PARKING TO ONE HOUR AT OVERLOOK PARK (F) REPORT ON BID OPENED DECEMBER 28, 1988 FOR AIR COMPRESSOR AND BREATHING APPARATUS FILLING STATION, AND AWARD OF BID TO NORTHWEST AIR CONDITIONING ($13,404.40) (G) APPROVAL OF FINAt PLAT OF SEAW00D SECOND ADDITION AT 199TH PL. S.W. AND MAPLEWOOD LANE (P-3-88/SEAWOOD HOMES) 2. AUDIENCE 3. ELECTION OF 1989 COUNCIL PRESIDENT ( 5 MINUTES) 4. COUNCIL DELIBERATION FROM HEARING ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER (20 MINUTES) DECISION UPHOLDING APPEAL OF BYRON CLARK REGARDING ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT FOR FENCE AT 9826 CHERRY ST. AND STAFF INTERPRETATION OF EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (AP-28-88/AP-20-88) (APPELLANTS: MELANIE GRANFORS AND JOHN NEWLAND) (FROM DECEMBER 6) 5. HEARING ON APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD DECISION ON LANDSCAPING (30 MINUTES) AT 22201 HIGHWAY 99 (AP-31-88/APPELLANT: WEN-KAI LEE) 6. BASIN STUDY UPDATE BY URS CORPORATION (15 MINUTES) 7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE EXTENSION OF 8TH AVE. N., BETWEEN HINDLEY LANE (•15 MINUTES) AND BROOKMERE DR. 8. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON WEST CORRIDOR STUDY (TO PROMOTE BETTER INTEGRA- (15 MINUTES) TION OF CROSS -SOUND FERRY SERVICE WITH OTHER PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES) (FROM OCTOBER 18 AND DECEMBER 6) 9. MAYOR 10. COUNCIL THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE