12/17/1991 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT
TO JANUARY 7 APPROVAL
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 17, 1991
The 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 Street. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT ABSENT STAFF
Larry S. Naughten, Mayor Jack Wilson, Art Housler, Admin. Serv. Director
Jeff Palmer, Council President Pro-Tem Council President Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Peter Hahn, Comm. Serv. Director
Roger Hertrich, Councilmember Bob Alberts, City Engineer
Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember Buzz Buzalsky, Fire Chief
Bill Kasper, Councilmember Scott Snyder, City Attorney
John Nordquist, Councilmember Barb Mehlert, Recorder
CONSENT AGENDA
Items E, G, and R were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following:
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 1991
(C) IMPROVEMENTS, ROVE ENTS, AND SET 30-DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD; AND AAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK BY GRADE, INC. ON THE PPROPRIATE DRAINAGE RO R ATE $3,624.02FROM FUND 112
ENDING CASH BALANCE
(D) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM JOHN E. OSTERHAUG ($638.38)
F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KRISTEN
ANDERSON FOR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE PRO TEM FOR 1992.
(H) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KATHLEEN C.
FIELD FOR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE PRO TEM FOR 1992. (this item was later pulled off the Consent
Agenda by Council Motion for discussion after the conclusion of the Agenda)
(1) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DAVID A. STEINER
R FOR PROSECUTOR FOR 1992.
XJ) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH JOHN GALT FOR
HEARING EXAMINER PRO TEM SERVICES FOR 1992.
(K) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 729 TO SET HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 4, 1992, FOR VACATING A
PORTION OF THE UNOPENED 174TH STREET S.W. RIGHT-OF-WAY, LYING WEST OF 68TH AVE. N.
(APPLICANT: ADENA NORTON/FILE ST-4-91)
(L) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 730 TO SET HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 4, 1992 FOR VACATING A
PORTION OF 156TH STREET S.W. RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING WEST OF 72ND AVE. W. (APPLICANT: CRAIG
SUMMERS/(FILE NO.ST-5-91)
V1N �(M) APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 2858 TO EXTEND SHARED LEAVE ORD. 2808 EXPIRING DEC. 31, 1991.
i
(N) APPROVAL OF 1992 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES
� (0) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 731 COMMENDING MAYOR LARRY S. NAUGHTEN
A
(P) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 732 COMMENDING COUNCILMEMBER JO-ANNE JAECH.
(Q) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 733 COMMENDING COUNCILMEMBER ROGER HERTRICH
Mayor Naughten said he would like to begin by presenting the Resolutions listed as Items (0), (P) and (0) on the
Consent Agenda. Mayor Naughten said this would be followed by a short reception before continuing on with the
Consent Agenda.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION 731 HONORING MAYOR LAR_RY S. NAUGHTEN FOR HIS SERVICE AS THE
FIRST FULL-TIME MAYOR OF EDMONDS
Council President Pro -Tern Palmer read Resolution 731 commending Mayor Naughten for his service as Mayor to
the City of Edmonds from 1984 through 1991. The resolution noted Mayor Naughten was the Citys first full-time
Mayor, and also noted all of Mayor Naughten's accomplishments which include, but are not limited to the following:
established and chaired the Highway 99 Task Force which united local businesses, residents, other cities and
regional agencies to plan for the improvement of this major arterial and secure millions of dollars of State funding;
led his Staff in the planning, design, and construction of the City's new Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is the
largest and most complex capital improvement project in the history of the City of Edmonds. It was noted that
Mayor Naughten, during his administration, brought highly qualified and capable professional staff to the City of
Edmonds and honored Edmonds City employees with kindness, respect, and appreciation.
The Council expressed their gratitude to Mayor Naughten for all of his hard work and many accomplishments while
serving as Mayor to the City of Edmonds, as well as serving on the City of Edmonds Planning Board from 1972 to
1978 prior to serving on the Edmonds City Council from 1978 to 1983. It was noted that Mayor Naughten will
surely be missed by all..
Mayor Naughten said it was his pleasure to serve the City of Edmonds and expressed his gratitude and
appreciation to all City Staff and citizens of Edmonds.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION 732 HONORING COUNCILMEMBER JO-ANNE JAECH FOR HER SERVICE AS
COUNCILMEMBER
Council President Pro -Tern Palmer read Resolution 732 into the record honoring Councilmember Jaech for her 12
distinguished years of service to the City of Edmonds while serving as Councilmember. The Resolution noted
Councilmember Jaech provided citizens and staff of the City of Edmonds with a guidance and an increased
awareness of public safety as illustrated by her service on the Public Safety Committee, as well as contributing her
talents and dedication to the City's Finance Committee and Community Services Committee, as well as serving as
past City Council President.
The Council expressed their gratitude to Councilmember Jaech for her twelve years of service to the City.
Councilmember Jaech thanked the Council for the resolution, and said she was grateful for the opportunity to serve
the citizens of Edmonds the past twelve years.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION 733 HONORING COUNCILMEMBER ROGER HERTRICH FOR HIS SERVICE
AS COUNCILMEMBER
Council President Pro -Tern Palmer read Resolution 733 into the record thanking Councilmember Hertrich for his
efforts during his four years of service to the City of Edmonds. The resolution noted Councilmember Hertrich
served on the Citys Disability Board, Professional Selection Committee, Community Services Committee, as well as
acting as the Citys representative to the Snohomish County Drug Enforcement Task Force, Snohomish Health
District, and the Tourism Committee.
Councilmember Hertrich thanked the Council and citizens for the opportunity to serve.
The audience and Council gave a standing ovation to Mayor Naughten, Councilmember Jaech and Councilmember
Hertrich.
CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO RECONSIDER THE
MOTION FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PULL ITEM (H) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED.
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Page 2 December 17, 1991
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEM PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE
THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEM PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO PLACE
ITEMS (E), (G), (H), AND (R) FOLLOWING ITEM 9 ON THE REGULAR AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION. MOTION
CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2859 AMENDING 1991 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND
rl EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS
n Art Housler, Administrative Services Director, said he brings before the Council twice each year, a Proposed
Ordinance that increases the expenditures of the General Funds and other various funds. Mr. Housler said these
are a result of actions taken by the Council over the past six months and required by State law to be approved by
an Ordinance.
COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2859 AMENDING 1991 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND
EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS.
City Attorney Scott Snyder stated the Council must allow time for public comment before approving the ordinance.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM PALMER WITHDREW HIS MOTION AND COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST
WITHDREW HIS SECOND.
Mayor Naughten inquired if any member of the public wished to come forward to address this issue, and no
member of the audience came forward, therefore, COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2859 AMENDING THE 1991 BUDGET AS A RESULT
OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2860 AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BALLOT MEASURE
Council President Pro-Tem Palmer noted the Council invited Mr. Bob Terwilliger of the County Auditor's office to the
Council Meeting this evening to discuss the options the City of Edmonds has in placing the EMS levy on the ballot,
which includes the option of a vote -by -mail and the associated costs.
Mr. Terwilliger, Chief Deputy of the County Auditor's Office, said he was present to answer any questions the
Council may have on the elections process. Mayor Naughten asked Mr. Terwilliger what the available date would
be if the City chose to hold a vote -by -mail election, and Mr. Terwilliger responded the only date that would be
logistically possible would be March 10, 1992. Mr. Terwilliger said the County has to order several materials to run
a vote by -mail election and March 10 would be the soonest the County would be ready. Mr. Terwilliger also
mentioned the Edmonds School District will be on the ballot in February and the County does not allow an election
to be held in polling locations, as well as a vote -by -mail simultaneously, because of the confusion to the voters to
have to remember to go the polls as well as vote by mail.
Mr. Terwilliger said April and May would not be a good time either, because if the Edmonds District School Levy
were to fail, their likely option for a second submittal would probably by April or May. Mr. Terwilliger also noted
there is a Presidential Preference Primary in May which is a new experience for the State as well as the County
Auditor's office.
Councilmember Dwyer asked if the Presidential Preference Primary is an election which the City of Edmonds could
attach an EMS Levy proposition to. Mr. Terwilliger said the City could not attach it as a first submittal, but possibly
could for a second submittal should the EMS levy fail the first time. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if the failure of
the EMS levy in November qualifies it to be placed on the Presidential Preference Primary and Mr. Terwilliger
responded negatively, as it goes by a calender year.
Councilmember Dwyer asked Mr. Terwilliger if the City decided to adopt the vote -by -mail method, would the
County be able to accommodate the request on March 10, 1992, and Mr. Terwilliger responded affirmatively.
Councilmember Dwyer asked Mr. Terwilliger if the vote -by -mail issue failed in March, would the City be able to run
the levy again during the Presidential Preference Primary, and Mr. Terwilliger responded affirmatively. Mr.
Terwilliger said however, the County will discourage any elections on the Presidential Preference Primary due to the
fact that it is new to the State as well as the County.
Council President Pro-Tem Palmer asked Mr. Terwilliger to review the costs associated with the vote -by -mail
method. Mr. Terwilliger said Edmonds has 18,254 registered voters and the cost for the vote -by -mail would be
approximately $35,000. Council President Pro-tem Palmer asked Mr. Terwilliger to contrast that with a standard
walk-in ballot and Mr. Terwilliger said that would cost approximately $15,000.
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Page 3 December 17, 1991
Discussion ensued regarding this method, and it was decided the vote -by -mail method was preferred, as
Councilmembers felt this was the best way in order to validate. Councilmembers felt it would not make much sense
to spend $15,000 for placing the measure on a standard walk-in ballot, as validation would not occur due to the fact
the turn out for the November election was extremely high. Mr. Terwilliger agreed the vote -by -mail would achieve
validation as he noted every jurisdiction that has done a vote -by -mail election has validated.
Councilmember Dwyer asked Mr. Terwilliger if it would be helpful to the County Auditor's office to be notified of the
City's intent to adopt the vote -by -mail method this evening, and Mr. Terwilliger replied affirmatively, as they could
begin ordering the necessary supplies. The Council discussed the issue further and it was decided to notify the
County of their intent to hold a vote -by -mail election on March loth, and it was decided that Council President Pro-
tem Palmer would work with staff to come up with the correct wording for the ballot and bring it back to the Council
on January 7, 1992 for approval. It was also noted complete information regarding EMS should be placed with the
vote -by -mail ballot so the citizens are fully aware of what the program does for the City. Councilmember Hertrich
suggested placing wording that would let the Citizens know that if the EMS levy failed this time, there would be no
funds in the City budget in 1993 to continue the program. It was also noted the City is precluded by law to "sell" the
program to the citizens, as it would be up to citizens outside the City to perform this.
Council President Pro-tem Palmer noted there was a group who was pushing for passage of the original levy and
may reconstitute themselves for the upcoming effort. Council President Pro-Tem Palmer also noted the Council
Office has received at least one letter from a citizen who would like to be involved in that effort and said he would
pass the information to the appropriate staff members.
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, THAT THE CITY HAVE
THIS COME BACK ON THE JANUARY 7, 1992 TO DISCUSS WORDING OF THE BALLOT MEASURE AND
ASSOCIATED ISSUES, AND THAT THE CITY COMMIT TO PLACING THE EMS BALLOT MEASURE ON THE
MARCH 10, 1992 BALLOT UTILIZING A VOTE -BY -MAIL ELECTION, THUS NOTIFYING THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE
OF THE CITY'S INTENT. MOTION CARRIED
REPORT ON YOST POOL COVER DESIGN
o Bob Alberts, City Engineer, reported that during the October 22, 1991, Council Meeting, staff reported the design of
the bubble was complete and provided Council with a design summary with cost estimates. Mr. Alberts noted the
Hearing Examiner has recommended approval of a height variance for the forty -foot high cover and the ADB Board
has reviewed and approved the project.
Mr. Alberts noted, however, because of the energy loss through the proposed pool bubble fabric, the ambient air
temperature inside the bubble cannot be heated to the 84 degrees F. as shown in the Design Summary III B as has
been submitted. Mr. Alberts said the Citys consultant for the project has estimated that the allowable ambient air
temperature inside the bubble, in compliance with the Energy Code, would range from 49 degrees F. to 56 degrees
F. at winter time outdoor minimums and in the upper 60's F. during average December through February daytime
conditions. These temperatures are well below the 84 degrees F. design temperature. Mr. Alberts said staff does
not recommend operating an indoor pool at the low temperature, and therefore it is a staff recommendation to not
proceed with the advertisement of bids at this time and Council direct staff if any further work is to be done.
Councilmember Kasper stated he feels there is a solution to the temperature problem, which is just a matter of
having the final figure. Councilmember Kasper said he would like staff to address the temperature problem and find
a conclusion or solution to that, so the project can then be put on the shelf. Councilmember Kasper feels this is
important because if monies become available in the future for this project it will be ready to go. Councilmember
Kasper doesn't feel there isn't any great costs associated with getting the rest of the information.
Councilmember Dwyer suggested placing this item on the January 28, 1991 Council Agenda so the new
Councilmembers can be allowed to participate in this discussion. Councilmember Kasper said in the interim, he
would like Staff to make a few phone calls to obtain the necessary information.
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM
UNTIL JANUARY 28, 1991, IN ORDER FOR THE INCOMING COUNCILMEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE. MOTION
CARRIED.
REVIEW OF NON -REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES SALARIES AND ADOPTION OF SALARY ORDINANCE 2861
i
Brent Hunter, Personnel Director, reviewed Proposed Ordinance 2861 with the Council. Mr. Hunter noted the
Salary Ordinance provides for the 1992 Non -represented Employees and included the Department Directors. Mr.
Hunter noted the $127,500 which is the expenditure required to enact the Salary Ordinance Is already included in
the budget, with no appropriation required. Mr. Hunter said the Ordinance sets forth a 6% increase in the salary
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Page 4 December 17, 1991
ranges for all Non -Represented salaries to become effective January 1, 1992. Mr. Hunter said the Supervisors and
Professionals would also be eligible for a merit increase on their anniversary date of hire. Mr. Hunter said the
Ordinance states there would be 2-1 /2% of their salary placed in the salary pool. Mr. Hunter said the 2-1 /2%,
represented those individuals who remain eligible during 1992 to receive a merit increase. Mr. Hunter said the
Council will be interested to know that each year the City continues the merit program, more and more employees
are moving towards the top of their salary range, thus driving down the cost in that salary pool.
Mr. Hunter stated the Department Directors, the Supervisors and Professionals were removed from the COLA and
merit program in approximately 1990. Mr. Hunter said that staff is recommending that 1) their salary ranges go up
by 6% and; 2) a 7.9% be placed in the salary pool for these individuals. Mr. Hunter said the basis of that number is
that is the same amount that will be provided to the subordinates plus there would be a 1.9% in addition for
movement within the salary range. Mr. Hunter said the Council needed to keep in mind that the non -represented
individuals do not have step programs such as the represented employees have.
Councilmember Hertrich asked Mr. Hunter to explain the merit program, as it is his understanding that all
employees do not get to take advantage of this program. Mr. Hunter said employees who are topped out in their
salary range can not participate in the merit program, and Councilmember Hertrich said he does not feel it is a fair
merit system if only those who are not topped out are allowed to participate. Councilmember Hertrich feels there
ought to be a one time bonus for those employees deserving bonuses, rather than including it in their total salary.
Councilmember Hertrich said in this way, any employee could receive merit pay regardless of where they are in
their salary range.
Mayor Naughten said this has been discussed numerous times in the past and the issue would have to be analyzed
and studied, and could not be dealt with this evening. Councilmember Hertrich said he realizes that but wanted to
bring it up as he feels it is a very unfair system.
Councilmember Kasper said he feels the non -represented employees, over the years, have followed the union
contracts. Councilmember Kasper feels the salaries in general within the City are escalating at a much higher rate
than they should, and it is his feeling they should come back in line. Councilmember Kasper noted with the
adjusted budget, the salary constitutes 63.8%. Councilmember Kasper said the City has always had a policy to try
and hold salaries to 60%, which he feels needs to be dealt with at this time. Councilmember Kasper stated his
feeling that the economy has radically changed since the labor contracts were last negotiated, and Councilmember
Kasper said he has checked with other cities, and noted the City of Seattle has re -negotiated their labor contract
and has reduced the contract by 5% on a 40 month contract. Councilmember Kasper said the CPI in Seattle is
7.1 % which Councilmember Kasper feels is an anomaly. Councilmember Kasper noted the City of Seattle is
claiming it is somewhere in the 4.0% range rather than 7.1 %. Councilmember Kasper further stated the State of
Washington has gone with a 3% increase, and is actively pursuing a 0% increase.
Councilmember Kasper said a Consultant to Community Transit studied the salary issue and gathered information
on approximately 20,000 administrative positions both private and public, and he found that a 5% increase is more
than what is the normal. Councilmember Kasper noted this study was performed in August of 1991 and feels that
figure has dropped. Councilmember Kasper said many agencies are reducing pay increases in light of the times,
and Councilmember Kasper feels that times are uncertain and doesn't agree with the proposed pay increases for
the City of Edmonds. Councilmember Kasper doesn't feel the City can afford to grant the full amount of increases
at this time. Councilmember Kasper feels a complete re -analysis of the salary structure needs to be studied in the
first quarter of 1992.
Councilmember Kasper noted this issue was not even scheduled as an agenda item for 1991, however, he
requested that it be placed before the end of 1991. Councilmember Kasper feels this will be a good topic for
discussion at the Council -Staff Retreat in February. Councilmember Kasper feels the revenues for first quarter of
1992 should be studied before any further discussion takes place. Councilmember Kasper suggested granting a 3%
raise across the board to all non -represented employees effective January 1, 1992. Councilmember Kasper
stressed the raise would not be called a CPI or COLA or anything else, it would just be a 3% across the board
increase. Councilmember Kasper said he would like to take the remainder of the monies and formulate a task force
consisting of Councilmembers and Staff to try and work some of the problems out as he sees it so a better program
can be worked out.
Mayor Naughten disagreed with Councilmember Kasper because he feels the proposed ordinance is simply a
follow up of what the represented employees have received. Mayor Naughten stated this Proposed Ordinance is a
conclusion of a salary policy the Council has already adopted. Mayor Naughten feels it is unfair to not give the
exempt employees the same raise in pay in which the non-exempt employees have received.
Councilmember Kasper feels the time has come for the Managers of the City to not always be riding on what the
Union does, and Councilmember Kasper feels this is an opportunity to go back and study the issue.
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Page 5 December 17, 1991
Councilmember Nordquist feels Councilmember Kasper is leaving the inference that the Managers and Supervisors
are the ones who set the settlements with the union. Councilmember Nordquist said that is incorrect and said it is
the Council who is responsible for that and Councilmember Kasper concurred.
Mr. Hunter stated he did perform a market place survey with regards to comparable salaries and positions, and
submitted it to the Council in September of 1991. Mr. Hunter said the Council, at that time, did not wish to discuss
salary issues. Mr. Hunter said some of the Management positions are underpaid according the market survey,
however, there are a few that are over compensated.
Mayor Naughten inquired if a person has not reached the top of their salary range, what is going to be the average
increase those non-exempt employees are going to receive, and Mr. Hunter replied they would get a 6% cost of
living in January plus a 5% step increase on their anniversary date, which totals a 11 % total increase.
Councilmember Dwyer asked Mr.Hunter how much money is in the budget to put into effect his recommendation
and Mr. Hunter replied 100% is budgeted. which amounts to $127,500. Councilmember Dwyer asked
Councilmember Kasper how he arrived at a 3% salary increase and Councilmember Kasper said he looked at many
agencies to see what they were doing and Councilmember Kasper stated this is only one of the ways he came up
with the 3%. Councilmember Kasper stated he is not proposing to take away the remainder of the increase, rather
he is proposing to grant the 3% now, and leave the remaining monies in the pool until a task force can be
formulated to study this issue further.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH FOR DISCUSSION, TO
GRANT THE 3% RAISE ACROSS THE BOARD TO THE NON -REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY
1, 1992, LEAVE THE REMAINING MONEY IN THE SALARY POOL AND RE VISIT THE ISSUE AT THE END OF
APRIL IN ORDER FOR A COMPLETE REVIEW OF THE SALARY STRUCTURE TO TAKE PLACE AND THE END OF
THE QUARTER REVENUES ARE KNOWN, AT THAT TIME, ACT ON THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE FUNDS.
Under discussion, Councilmember Hertrich feels 3% is to low, and feels another figure can be agreed upon.
Councilmember Palmer stated Councilmember Kasper raised some good points. Councilmember Palmer stated
there are some critical areas which need further discussion, such as whether the range should move because of
merit. Councilmember Palmer said knowing where the economy is going to go in the early part of 1992 is critical to
the City as a whole. Councilmember Palmer feels the items of concern to Councilmember Kasper can be
addressed fully in the first quarter of 1992, as well as being an excellent topic for the Council -Staff retreat in
February of 1992. Councilmember Palmer feels, however, more than 3% could be granted at this time, and still
accomplish what Councilmember Kasper is suggesting.
Councilmember Nordquist stated his concern is that the Council may be changing the rules in the middle of the
game. Councilmember Nordquist said the Council is already on the record as handling this matter one way, and
now the Council is discussing it in a different manner. Councilmember Nordquist agreed with Councilmember
Kasper in that the salary structure needs to be evaluated, however, Councilmember Nordquist is concerned with
the increasing cost of living, and does not feel the 3% is an adequate figure to cover this. Councilmember
Nordquist stated he would like to stay with the 6% increase, and perhaps discuss merit pay at another time.
Councilmember Dwyer stated when you start raising the ranges by virtue of the cost of living, the City gets away
from the market comparison, which is supposed to be the basis of it in the first place. Councilmember Dwyer said,
however, he is concerned with Councilmember Kasper's proposal because of the high level of anxiety associated
with a new administration, and Councilmember Dwyer is concerned the City may be taking some of the better and
most valued employees, and essentially dumping all of the problems on them in the fashion of a 3% wage increase.
Councilmember Dwyer feels a higher percentage of increase can be given to the employees.
MOTION FAILED with Councilmember Kasper voting yes, and Councilmember Hertrich, Councilmember
Nordquist, Councilmember Dwyer, Councilmember Palmer, Councilmember Jaech voting no.
COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED TO GRANT A 5% ACROSS THE BOARD INCREASE TO ALL NON -
REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES AND ADOPTING THE REMAINDER OF COUNCILMEMBER KASPER'S PREVIOUS
MOTION WHICH FAILED. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Discussion continued on this matter at length and the Council discussed various scenarios. It was the consensus
of the Council to appoint a Task Force at the January 14 Council Meeting. It was noted the findings will be studied
at the Council Retreat in February, and Council deliberation on the subject will be held during the Council Meeting
of March 24, 1991.
COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO GRANT A 5.5% ACROSS
THE BOARD INCREASE TO THE NON -REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1992, LEAVING
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Page 6 December 17, 1991
THE BALANCE OF THE MONIES IN THE BUDGET AND RE -VISIT THE ISSUE IN THE FIRST QUARTER, THUS
ALLOWING TIME TO FORM A TASK FORCE WITH THE PURPOSE OF STUDYING THE ISSUE AND FORMING A
SOLUTION SO THE COUNCIL WILL BE ABLE TO ACT ON THE BALANCE OF THE FUNDS AT THAT TIME.
MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Kasper voting no.
CONSENT AGENDA
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MUNICIPAL COURT
JUDGE STEPHEN CONROY FOR 1992 (ITEM (E) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA)
City Attorney Scott Snyder noted he will correct this contract to reflect the 5.5% increase in which the non -
represented employees are to receive. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
PALMER TO APPROVE ITEM (E) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE PROPOSED CHANGES SET FORTH BY
CITY ATTORNEY SCOTT SNYDER. MOTION CARRIED.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KRISTEN ANDERSON
FOR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE PRO TEM FOR 1992. (ITEM (G) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA)
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER TO APPROVE ITEM (G) ON
THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE PROPOSED CHANGES SET FORTH BY CITY ATTORNEY SCOTT SNYDER.
MOTION CARRIED.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KATHLEEN C. FIELD
FOR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE PRO TEM FOR 1992. (ITEM (H) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA)
q�p COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER TO APPROVE ITEM (H) ON
)) THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE PROPOSED CHANGES SET FORTH BY CITY ATTORNEY SCOTT SNYDER.
MOTION CARRIED.
�pp AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE METROSCAN PARCEL DATA BA5t 5Y51 tM r-HUM
J> �TRANSAMERICA/METROSCAN ($1618), COMPUTERS & APPLI- CATIONS ($4 513) AND GTSI ($721) FUNDED B)
GROWTH MANAGEMENT GRANT (TOTAL SYSTEM INCL. WSST $6852). (ITEM (R) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Councilmember Kasper stated he heard the push to purchase the equipment was because the Grant to purchase
the equipment would end as of December 31, 1991. Councilmember Kasper said the Grant does not run out, nor
does it have to be totally expended by the end of the year. Councilmember Kasper feels this item should be tabled
for time being. Councilmember Kasper said he would like to hear additional information from a staff member.
Rob Chave, Planning Manager, said the main reason he is bringing this up now is because the system he is
proposing to purchase is a worth while system, whether it is purchased in 1991 or 1992. Mr. Chave said if it was
purchased now, it would alleviate various paperwork, as well as allowing the City to begin immediately on mailing
lists, as well as other items mandated by the Growth Management Act. Mr. Chave said the system will provide a
very large data base for the City of Edmonds, giving assessed values, land use information, amongst other
information which the City needs to have in order to support the permit tracking system which will begin in January.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO APPROVE ITEM
(R) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
('9 Mayor Naughten reminded the Council that a representative and an alternate representative needs to be chosen for
the Snohomish County Tomorrow Committee. Mayor Naughten suggested waiting until January 7, 1992, in order
for the new Councilmembers to participate. Council President Pro-Tem Palmer noted he has scheduled all City
Council appointed representatives for all committees during the January 7, 1992 Council Meeting.
Mayor Naughten named the following appointments to the various Boards and Commissions.
Re -Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Architectural Design Board: Brad Butterfield, Barry Birch
W
Board of Appeals: Robert Drury, Paul Sorenson
Sister City Commission: Ken Harano, Jack Dublin, Hellon Wilkerson.
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Page 7 December 17, 1991
Cemetery Board: John Steinberger.
Mayor Naughten said there are currently 4 vacant positions on the Planning Board, 2 vacant positions on the Arts
Commission, and 1 on the Library Board. Mayor Naughten said the incoming Mayor will appoint these vacancies.
COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO ACCEPT THE RE-
APPOINTMENTS SO MENTIONED. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Naughten announced the new Fire Truck is due to arrive in Edmonds on Thursday afternoon, December 19,
1991.
COUNCIL
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO
,/EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER JAECH'S ABSENCES OF DECEMBER 3, AND DECEMBER 10, 1991 AND COUNCIL
PRESIDENT WILSON'S ABSENCE OF DECEMBER 17, 1991. MOTION CARRIED.
Council President Pro-Tem Palmer reminded the Council to make the Capon/Deller site visit prior to the January 7,
1992 Council Meeting.
Councilmember Nordquist brought up the fact that two new Councilmembers will be on board and asked what the
legalities are with regards to voting on this matter. C' Attorney Scott Snyder told the Council that the two new
9 9 �Y
Councilmembers may vote on the issue, if they review the records and make a site visit, or if the Council wishes, the
two new Councilmembers may not participate, thus leaving the vote up to the remaining five Councilmembers. It
was the consensus to provide the information to the two new Councilmembers for their review, if they chose to
participate in the discussion and final vote.
Council President Pro-Tem Palmer thanked Councilmember Jaech and Councilmember Hertrich for their work as
Councilmembers, and wished them both success in their future endeavors. Council President Pro-Tem wished
Mayor Naughten success in his future career.
Ci. Councilmember Kasper announced he would not continue as the City representative to Community Transit in 1992.
Councilmember Jaech and Councilmember Hertrich expressed their gratitude for having the opportunity to serve
as Councilmembers.
Councilmember Dwyer expressed his gratitude to Mayor Naughten, as did other Councilmembers, for his hard
work during his term as Mayor.
With no further business, Mayor Larry Naughten adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO JANUARY 7, 1992 APPROVAL
THE OFFICIAL SIGNED COPY OF THESE MINUTES IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
k�JIARC
,CITY CLERI:
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Page 8 December 17, 1991
AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING
7:00 - 10:00 P.M.
DECEMBER 17. 1991
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
1. CONSENT AGENDA
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 1991
(C) FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK BY GRADE, INC. ON THE 96TH AVE. W. DRAINAGE
AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, AND SET 30-DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD; AND
APPROPRIATE $3,624.02 FROM FUND 112 ENDING CASH BALANCE
(D) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM JOHN E.
OSTERHAUG ($638.38)
(E) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE STEPHEN CONROY FOR 1992
(F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
JAMES FELDMAN FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES FOR 1992
(G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
KRISTEN ANDERSON FOR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE PRO TEN FOR 1992
(H) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
KATHLEEN C. FIELD FOR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE PRO TEN FOR 1992
(I) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
DAVID A. STEINER FOR PROSECUTOR FOR 1992
(J) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
JOHN GALT FOR HEARING EXAMINER PRO TEM SERVICES FOR 1992
(K) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 729 TO SET HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 4, 1992, FOR
VACATING A PORTION OF THE UNOPENED 174TH STREET S.W. RIGHT-OF-WAY,
LYING WEST OF 68TH AVE. N. (APPLICANT: ADENA NORTON/FILE ST-4-91)
(L) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 730 TO SET HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 4, 1992 FOR
VACATING A PORTION OF 156TH STREET S.W. RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING WEST OF
72ND AVE. W. (APPLICANT: CRAIG SUMMERS / (FILE NO. ST-5-91)
(M) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2858 TO EXTEND SHARED LEAVE ORD. 2808 EXPIRING
DECEMBER 31, 1991
(N) APPROVAL OF 1992 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES
(0) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 731 COMMENDING MAYOR LARRY S. NAUGHTEN
(P) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 732 COMMENDING COUNCILMEMBER JOANNE JAECH
(Q) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 733 COMMENDING COUNCILMEMBER ROGER HERTRICH
(R) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE METROSCAN PARCEL DATA BASE SYSTEM FROM
TRANSAMERICA/METROSCAN ($1618). COMPUTERS 3 APPLICATIONS ($4,513)
AND GTSI ($721) FUNDED BY GROWTH MANAGEMENT GRANT (TOTAL SYSTEM
INCL.WSST $6852)
2. AUDIENCE
3. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION 731 HONORING MAYOR LARRY S. NAUGHTEN
FOR HIS SERVICE AS THE THE FIRST FULL-TIME MAYOR OF EDMONDS
(5
MINUTES)
4.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION 732 HONORING COUNCILMEMBER JOANNE JAECH
FOR HER SERVICE AS COUNCILMEMBER
(5
MINUTES)
5.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION 733 HONORING COUNCILMEMBER ROGER HERTRICH
FOR HIS SERVICE AS COUNCILMEMBER
(5
MINUTES)
RECESS FOR REFRESHMENTS
(20
MINUTES)
6.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2859 AMENDING 1991 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF
UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS
(5
MINUTES)
7.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2860 AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
(15
MINUTES)
BALLOT MEASURE
8.
REPORT ON YOST POOL COVER DESIGN
(15
MINUTES)
9.
REVIEW OF NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES SALARIES AND ADOPTION OF
(15
MINUTES)
SALARY ORDINANCE 2861
10.
MAYOR
11.
COUNCIL
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND
PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE