2008.10.14 CC Committee Meetings Agenda PacketAGENDA
City Council Committee Meetings
Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex
250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds
October 14, 2008
6:00 p.m.
The City Council Committee meetings are work sessions for the City Council and staff only. The meetings are open to the public but are not
public hearings.
1. Community/Development Services Committee
Council Chambers
A. AM-1842
(20 Minutes)
Development regulations regarding the fiber optic network.
B. AM-1843
(30 Minutes)
Discussion on the Community Sustainability Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
C. AM-1836
(20 Minutes)
Review possible amendments to ECDC Chapter 18.05, Utility Wires, regarding replacement of
power poles.
D. AM-1837
(10 Minutes)
Discussion on commercial uses in residential zones related to house rentals.
2.Finance Committee
Jury Meeting Room
A. AM-1811
(10 Minutes)
Contract for Professional Services - City of Edmonds Prosecutor
B. AM-1801
(5 Minutes)
Surplus police property.
3.Public Safety Committee
Police Training Room
A. AM-1834
(15 Minutes)
Update 2007-2008 Fire Department Work Plan.
B. AM-1835
(15 Minutes)
Interlocal Agreement for Automatic First Response and Mutual Assistance.
C. AM-1839
(10 Minutes)
Anti idling signs.
D. AM-1840
(15 Minutes)
Discussion on Edmonds City Code Section 5.05 related to dangerous dogs.
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AM-1842 1.A.
Development Regulations Rregarding the Fiber Optic Network
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:10/14/2008
Submitted By:Robert English, Engineering Time:20 Minutes
Department:Engineering Type:Information
Committee:Community/Development Services
Information
Subject Title
Development regulations regarding the fiber optic network.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
For discussion only.
Previous Council Action
None.
Narrative
A presentation on the fiber optic network was made by Mr. Rick Jenness at the September 2nd
City Council meeting. The presentation included recommendations developed by the Citizens
Technology Advisory Committee (CTAC) to construct a municipally owned fiber-optic network.
At the conclusion of the presentation, Councilmember Wilson requested the Community
Services/Development Services Committee be provided information about future policies related
to development regulations. The following information outlines several options for beginning the
process to install conduit for the fiber optic network.
Development Requirement:
Before a development requirement can be enacted, the City would need to include the fiber optic
network and any related facilities such as smart meters (water meters with radio transmitters) on
the 6 year Capital Improvement Plan. The City cannot require developers to install conduit with
their projects until the City has committed to the fiber optic system.
Available options until the City Council is ready to commit to the fiber optic system:
• The City can amend construction standards for City funded projects to include conduit and other
system requirements. A revenue source would be required to pay for the fiber optic improvements.
• Adopt open trench funding policies that allow the City to provide fiber optic conduit to
developers who voluntarily agree to install conduit.
• Provide informational handouts to encourage developers to install the conduit as a way to
anticipate the needs of consumers in the future.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
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Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 Public Works Noel Miller 10/09/2008 02:26 PM APRV
2 City Clerk Sandy Chase 10/09/2008 02:34 PM APRV
3 Mayor Gary Haakenson 10/09/2008 02:36 PM APRV
4 Final Approval Sandy Chase 10/09/2008 02:39 PM APRV
Form Started By: Robert
English
Started On: 10/09/2008 01:57
PM
Final Approval Date: 10/09/2008
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AM-1843 1.B.
Community Sustainability Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:10/14/2008
Submitted By:Rob Chave, Planning Time:30 Minutes
Department:Planning Type:Action
Committee:Community/Development Services
Information
Subject Title
Discussion on the Community Sustainability Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Provide direction on the next steps to take in developing the plan.
Previous Council Action
The Council met with members of the Planning Board and Climate Protection Committee in a joint
work session on this subject on September 23, 2008.
Narrative
The City Council has referred the "Community Sustainability Element" to the Committee to refine
and develop further. Staff will be prepared to discuss some ideas and proposed next steps.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Exhibit 1: Sustainability Element Outline Draft
Link: Exhibit 2: City Council Minutes
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 10/10/2008 08:25 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 10/10/2008 08:30 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 10/10/2008 08:32 AM APRV
Form Started By: Rob
Chave
Started On: 10/09/2008 04:14
PM
Final Approval Date: 10/10/2008
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Comprehensive Plan
Community Sustainability Element
Background: Climate Change, Community Health,
and Environmental Quality
Introduction. A relatively recent term, “sustainability” has many definitions. A commonly
cited definition is one put forward by the Brundtland Commission1 in a report of the World
Commission on Environment and Development (December 11, 1987). The Commission
defined sustainable development as development that “meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Not focused solely
on environmental sustainability, the Commission’s report emphasized the inter-related nature
of environmental, economic, and social factors in sustainability. One of the keys to success in
sustainability is recognizing that decision-making must be based on an integration of
economic with environmental and social factors.
The City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan contains a number of different elements, some
mandated by the Growth Management Act, and others included because they are important to
the Edmonds community. This Community Sustainability Element is intended to provide a
framework tying the other plan elements together, illustrating how the overall plan direction
supports sustainability within the Edmonds community.
Goal 1. Develop land use policies, programs, and regulations designed to support and
promote sustainability. Encourage a mix and location of land uses designed to increase
accessibility of Edmonds residents to services, recreation, jobs, and housing.
Goal 2. Develop transportation policies, programs, and regulations designed to support
and promote sustainability. Take actions to reduce the use of fuel and energy in
transportation, and encourage alternate forms of transportation – supported by
transportation facilities and accessibility throughout the community.
Goal 3. Promote seamless transportation linkages between the Edmonds community and
the rest of the Puget Sound region.
Goal 4. Develop utility policies, programs, and maintenance measures designed to
support and promote sustainability. Maintain existing utility systems while seeking to
expand the use of alternative energy and sustainable maintenance and building practices
in city facilities.
Goal 5. Develop economic development policies and programs designed to support and
promote sustainability. Encourage the co-location of jobs with housing in the community,
seeking to expand residents’ ability to work in close proximity to their homes. Encourage
and support infrastructure initiatives and land use policies that encourage and support
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home-based work and business activities that supplement traditional business and
employment concentrations.
Goal 6. Develop cultural and recreational programs designed to support and promote
sustainability. Networks of parks, walkways, public art and cultural facilities and events
should be woven into the community’s fabric to encourage sense of place and the overall
health and well being of the community.
Goal 7. Develop housing policies, programs, and regulations designed to support and
promote sustainability. Support and encourage a mix of housing types and styles which
provide people with affordable housing choices geared to changes in life style. Seek to
form public and private partnerships to retain and promote affordable housing options.
1 Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development, U.N. General Assembly Plenary
Meeting, December 11, 1987.
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Climate Change
Introduction. The quality of the environment we live in is a critical part of what people often
describe as the “character” of Edmonds. Even if it is not something we overtly think about, it
is an intrinsic part of our everyday experience, whether at work, at rest or at play. Until
relatively recently, environmental quality has often been thought of in terms of obvious,
easily observable characteristics – such as the visible landscape, the quality of the air, the
presence and variety of wildlife, or the availability and character of water in its various forms.
However, recent evidence on climate change2 points to the potential fragility of our
assumptions about the environment and the need to integrate and heighten the awareness of
environmental issues as they are inter-related with all community policies and activities.
Recognizing the importance of addressing the issues surrounding the environment and
climate change, in September 2006, the City of Edmonds formally expressed support for the
Kyoto Protocol3 and adopted the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement4 by Resolution
No. 1129, and joined the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)5
by Resolution No. 1130.
Scientific evidence and consensus continues to strengthen the idea that climate change is an
urgent threat to the environmental and economic health of our communities. Many cities, in
this country and abroad, already have strong local policies and programs in place to reduce
global warming pollution, but more action is needed at the local, state, and federal levels to
meet the challenge. On February 16, 2005 the Kyoto Protocol, the international agreement to
address climate change, became law for the 141 countries that have ratified it to date. On that
day, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels launched an initiative to advance the goals of the Kyoto
Protocol through leadership and action by at least 141 American cities.
The State of Washington has also been taking steps to address the issues surrounding climate
change. In March, 2008, the state legislature passed ESSHB 2815, which included monitoring
and reporting mandates for state agencies along with the following emission reduction
targets:
Sec. 3. (1)(a) The state shall limit emissions of greenhouse gases to achieve the
following emission reductions for Washington state:
(i) By 2020, reduce overall emissions of greenhouse gases in the state to
1990 levels;
(ii) By 2035, reduce overall emissions of greenhouse gases in the state to
twenty-five percent below 1990 levels;
(iii) By 2050, the state will do its part to reach global climate stabilization
levels by reducing overall emissions to fifty percent below 1990 levels, or
seventy percent below the state's expected emissions that year.
The City of Edmonds has formally approved the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
which was endorsed by the 73rd Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, Chicago, 2005.
Under the Agreement, participating cities commit to take three sets of actions, which are
included as the first three goals in this section.
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Goal 1. Urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies and
programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7
percent below 1990 levels by 2012, including efforts to: reduce the United States’
dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of clean, economical energy
resources and fuel-efficient technologies such as conservation, methane recovery for
energy generation, waste to energy, wind and solar energy, fuel cells, efficient motor
vehicles, and biofuels (alternative fuels?).
Goal 2. Urge the U.S. Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation
that 1) includes clear timetables and emissions limits and 2) a flexible, market-based
system of tradable allowances among emitting industries
Goal 3. Strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global warming
pollution by taking actions in our own operations and community, such as:
i. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in the community,
set reduction targets and create an action plan.
ii. Adopt and enforce land-use policies that reduce sprawl, preserve open space,
and create compact, walkable urban communities;
iii. Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails, commute trip reduction
programs, incentives for car pooling and public transit;
iv. Increase the use of clean, alternative energy by, for example, investing in
“green tags”, advocating for the development of renewable energy resources,
recovering landfill methane for energy production, and supporting the use of
waste to energy technology;
v. Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements,
retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting and urging employees to
conserve energy and save money;
vi. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use;
vii. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S. Green
Building Council’s LEED program or a similar system;
viii. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles; reduce the
number of vehicles; launch an employee education program including anti-
idling messages; convert diesel vehicles to bio-diesel;
ix. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and wastewater
systems; recover wastewater treatment methane for energy production;
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x. Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community;
xi. Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase shading and
to absorb CO2; and
xii. Help educate the public, schools, other jurisdictions, professional associations,
business and industry about reducing global warming pollution.
Goal 4. Inventory and monitor community greenhouse gas emissions and carbon
footprint baselines, establishing baselines and monitoring programs to measure future
progress and program needs. These should be established for both city government, as an
exemplary actor, and for the community as a whole.
Goal 5. Establish targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting
sustainability for both city government and the Edmonds community. Regularly assess
progress and program needs, identifying opportunities and obstacles for meeting
greenhouse gas emission targets and sustainability.
Goal 6. Assess the risks and potential impacts on city government operations due to
climate change.
Goal 7. Assess the risks and potential impacts on the Edmonds community due to climate
change.
Goal 8. Work with public and private partners to develop strategies and programs to
prepare for and mitigate the potential impacts of climate change, both on city government
operations and on the general Edmonds community.
Goal 9. Develop mitigation strategies that can be used by both the public and private
sectors to help mitigate the potential impacts of new and ongoing development and
operations.
Goal 10. Develop a strategic plan that will help guide and focus City resources and
program initiatives to (1) reduce greenhouse gas production and the carbon footprint of
City government and the Edmonds community, and, (2) reduce and minimize the
potential risks of climate change. The strategic plan should be coordinated with and
leverage state and regional goals and initiatives, but the Edmonds should look for and
take the lead where we see opportunities unique to the Edmonds community.
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2 For example, see the Fourth Assessment Report; Climate Change 2007: Synthesis Report, by the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, February 2007.
3 The Kyoto Protocol was adopted at the third Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Kyoto, Japan, on 11, December 1997, and established
potentially binding targets and timetables for cutting the greenhouse-gas emissions of industrialized
countries. The Kyoto Protocol has not been ratified by the U.S. government.
4 The U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement is as amended by the 73rd Annual U.S. Conference of
Mayors meeting in Chicago in 2005.
5 ICLEI was founded in 1990 as the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives following the
World Congress of Local Governments for a Sustainable Future, held at the United Nations in New York.
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Community Health
Introduction. Community health as it is used here means the overall aspects of public
facilities and actions that can have an effect on the health and welfare of the community’s
citizens. The focus here is on the public realm, understanding that public actions and policies
can have an impact on the well-being of Edmonds citizens. The idea is that whenever
possible, government should provide opportunities for people so that they can be as self-
sustaining as possible, thereby reducing the potential need for intervention from community-
based or privately-derived services – services which are becoming increasingly costly and
difficult to provide.
Community health can, to some extent, be encouraged by promoting environmental quality.
Clean water and clean air are a basic necessity when seeking to keep people healthy.
However, there are certain land use and other actions that Edmonds can take to help
promote– or at least provide the opportunity for its citizens to take part in – healthy lifestyles.
In addition, government has a role in encouraging the provision of basic services, such as
police and fire protection, while encouraging access to affordable housing and opportunities
to live, work, and shop close to home.
Goal 1. Develop a reporting and monitoring system of indicators designed to assess
Edmonds’ progress toward sustainable community health.
Goal 2. Promote a healthy community by seeking to protect and enhance the natural
environment through a balanced program of education, regulation, and incentives.
Environmental programs in Edmonds should be tailored to and reflect the unique
opportunities and challenges embodied in a mature, sea-side community with a history of
environmental protection and awareness.
Goal 3. Promote a healthy community by encouraging and supporting diversity in culture
and the arts.
Goal 4. Promote a healthy community by encouraging and supporting a diverse and
creative education system, providing educational opportunities for people of all ages and
all stages of personal development.
Goal 5. Promote a healthy community by encouraging and supporting access to
recreation.
Goal 6. Promote a healthy community by planning for and implementing a connected
system of walkways and bikeways which will provide alternative forms of transportation
while also encouraging recreation, exercise and exposure to the natural environment.
Goal 7. Promote a healthy community through supporting and encouraging the
development of economic opportunities for all Edmonds’ citizens. Sustainable economic
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health should be based on encouraging a broad range of economic activity, with an
emphasis on locally-based businesses and economic initiatives which provide family-
supporting wages and incomes.
Goal 8.Promote food security and public health by encouraging locally-based food
production, distribution, and choice through the support of home and community gardens,
farmers or public markets, and other small-scale, collaborative initiatives.
Goal 9. Maximize the efficiency and reduction of energy consumption derived from
waste streams by promoting programs and education initiatives aimed at a goal to
“reduce, re-use, and recycle” at an individual and community-wide level.
Goal 10. Encourage the production and preservation of affordable housing.
Goal 11. Encourage the provision of a variety of types and styles of housing that will
support and accommodate different citizens’ needs and life styles. The diversity of people
living in Edmonds should be supported by a diversity of housing so that all citizens can
find suitable housing now and as they progress through changes in their households and
life stages.
Goal 12. Plan for and prepare disaster preparedness plans which can be implemented as
necessary to respond effectively to the impacts of natural or man-induced disasters on
Edmonds residents.
Goal 13. Prepare and implement hazard mitigation plans to reduce and minimize, to the
extent feasible, the exposure of Edmonds citizens to future disasters or hazards.
Goal 14. Support a healthy community by providing a full range of public services and
infrastructure. Future planning and budgeting should be based on full life-cycle cost
analysis and facility maintenance needs, as well as standards of service that best fit
clearly articulated and supported community needs.
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Environmental Quality
Introduction. The environmental quality of the City of Edmonds is defined in many respects
by the community’s location on the shores of Puget Sound. The city’s watersheds provide a
rich and diverse water resource, evidenced by the numerous year-round streams and Lake
Ballinger, which besides being a well-known landmark, is an important environmental
resource because of its ecological benefits and open space quality.
As Edmonds has urbanized, what was once abundant natural vegetation has become
increasingly scarce. The city’s woodlands, marshes and other areas containing natural
vegetation provide an important resource which should be preserved. Woodlands help
stabilize soils on steep slopes, and act as barriers to wind and sound. Natural vegetation
provides habitat for wildlife. Plants replenish the soil with nutrients and help stabilize slopes
and reduce surface runoff. They generate oxygen and clean pollutants from the air.
The beauty of landscaped areas, whether natural or human-induced, provides pleasing vistas
and helps to buffer one development from another. These natural vistas break up and soften
the urban landscape, helping to distinguish one neighborhood from another and introduce
relief and differentiation into highly developed land.
Wildlife is a natural resource with great intrinsic value that also enhances the aesthetic quality
of human life. Areas where natural vegetation provides wildlife habitat are good sites for
nature trails and for other recreational and educational opportunities. The natural habitat on
city beaches and in the near-shore environment represent unique habitats for marine
organisms. Streams, lakes and saltwater areas offer habitats for many species of migrating
and resident bird life. Wooded areas and city parks provide habitats for many birds and
mammals. The combination of marine, estuarine, and upland environments should be seen as
an integrated and inter-dependent ecosystem supporting a variety of wildlife valuable to the
entire Edmonds community.
Goal 1. Protect environmental quality within the Edmonds community through the
enforcement of community-based environmental regulations that reinforce and are
integrated with relevant regional, state and national environmental standards.
Goal 2. Promote the improvement of environmental quality within the Edmonds
community by designing and implementing programs based on a system of incentives
and public education.
Goal 3. Develop, monitor, and enforce critical areas regulations designed to enhance and
protect environmentally sensitive areas within the city consistent with the best available
science.
Goal 4. Develop, implement, and monitor a shoreline master program, consistent with
state law, to enhance and protect the quality of the shoreline environment consistent with
the best available science.
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Goal 5. Adopt a system of codes, standards and incentives to promote development that
achieves growth management goals while maintaining Edmonds’ community character
and charm in a sustainable way. Holistic solutions should be developed that employ such
techniques as Low Impact Development (LID), “Complete Streets,” form-based zoning,
and other techniques to assure that future development and redevelopment enhances
Edmonds’ character and charm for future generations to enjoy.
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[NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ARE EXISTING GOALS/POLICIES
FOUND IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN]
B. Goal: Water Resources.
C. Goal: Natural Vegetation. The city should ensure that its woodlands, marshes
and other areas containing natural vegetation are preserved, in accordance with the
following policies:
C.1. Critical areas will be designated and protected using the best available
science pursuant to RCW 36.70A.172.
C.2. The removal of trees should be minimized particularly when they are
located on steep slopes or hazardous soils. Subdivision layouts, buildings
and roads should be designed so that existing trees are preserved.
C.3. Trees that are diseased, damaged, or unstable should be removed.
C.4. Grading should be restricted to building pads and roads only. Vegetation
outside these areas should be preserved.
D. Goal: Wildlife. The city should promote and increase public awareness and pride
in its wildlife heritage. Special emphasis should be directed toward preserving the
natural habitats (woodlands, marshes, streams and beaches) of the city’s wildlife in
accordance with the following policies:
D.1. Establish and maintain a variety of educational and recreational programs
and activities for all age levels.
D.2. Erect and maintain an educational display that identifies some of the more
common plants and animals and the ecology of major habitats, (i.e., sand,
rock, piling and deepwater).
D.3. Establish and publicize regulations prohibiting removal of marine life from
beach areas without a permit; the permit should be for educational and
research use only.
D.4. Encourage landscaping and site improvement on city-owned property
which recognizes the dependency of some species upon certain types of
vegetation for food and cover.
D.5. City park property which serves as a habitat for wildlife should be left
natural with minimum development for nature trail type of use.
E. Goal: Air Pollution. Air pollution can cause severe health effects and property
damage under certain conditions. Although air quality is primarily a regional problem
related to urbanization and meteorological conditions in the Puget Sound Basin, it is the
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result of activities in which most citizens participate – and therefore the solutions must be
shared by all citizens. Clean air is a right to all citizens of the City of Edmonds and
should be protected and maintained in accordance with the following policies:
E.1. Discourage expansion of arterials which will substantially increase line
sources of pollution.
E.2. Encourage arrangement of activities which will generate the fewest
necessary automobile trip miles while avoiding undue concentration of like
uses.
E.3. Support, through political action, strong enforcement policies and
implementation by the regional pollution control agencies.
E.4. Support, by political action and financial participation, the establishment
of public transportation in the community as an alternative to dependence
on individual vehicles.
E.5. Encourage and support commute trip reduction programs for employers.
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Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes
September 23, 2008
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Councilmember Wilson asked whether there was any preference among the Chiefs in South Snohomish
County for a centralized approach similar to the Snohomish County Jail versus a decentralized facility.
Chief Compaan commented Lynnwood may have an interest as they already operate a jail although they
have limited ability to expand at their present location. Marysville has an interest and the former Indian
Ridge Correction Center in northeast Snohomish County that is owned by the State is also an option.
8. WORK SESSION WITH THE CLIMATE PROTECTION COMMITTEE AND THE PLANNING
BOARD ON THE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN.
Mayor Haakenson recalled when the Climate Protection Committee (CPC) last reported to the Council,
the Council asked to have a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss next steps, the direction the
Council wanted to take with regard to green policies, etc. This was an opportunity for the City Council to
dialogue with the Planning Board and for the Planning Board and CPC to share their thoughts.
Planning Manager Rob Chave explained the intent to create a new Community Sustainability
Comprehensive Plan element. He explained one of the common definitions of sustainability was
development that “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs.” He emphasized the effort was not focused solely on environmental
sustainability, but the connection between environmental, economic, and social factors that contribute to a
sustainable community.
Mr. Chave identified existing Comprehensive Plan elements - Land Use, Transportation, Parks, Capital
Facilities, Utilities, Housing, and Culture & Urban Design - elements that are mandated by the Growth
Management Act (GMA) with the exception of Culture & Urban Design. This would be a new
Sustainability element, not required by GMA, that would address climate change, community health and
environmental quality. He pointed out community health was a critical factor in sustainability. He
identified topics that would be addressed in the Sustainability element:
• Climate Change - US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, inventories & reduction targets, risk
assessment & risk mitigation, strategic plan for allocating city resources & operations.
• Community Health - Healthy Communities Initiatives, links to other Comprehensive Plan
elements, energy, education, local economy, food & local markets, disaster preparedness.
• Environmental Quality - environmental regulation, incentive programs, education programs and
community character.
He emphasized the importance of economics in sustainability, something the City needed to consider in
its budget decisions. He recommended a broad, holistic look at sustainability. Decision points for
consideration at this evening’s meeting include:
1. What process to follow?
– Council-driven or Planning Board driven?
2. Does the overall approach and organization make sense?
– Framework and ‘fit’ within existing plan
3. Are the subjects on target?
– Important subjects not on the list?
– Subjects you don’t want on the list?
Planning Board Members Michael Bowman, John Dewhirst, Judith Works, Dan Henderson, John Reed
and Jim Young, Climate Protection Committee Members Linda Carl, Carolyn Chapel, and Hank Landau,
Councilmembers and staff introduced themselves.
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Planning Board Vice Chair Michael Bowman commented after reading the outline draft, he found the
scope mind boggling. He recalled when this was first considered by the Planning Board, his concerns
were the scope, how to pay for this effort in the current tight budget and who would drive the process.
Planning Board Member Judith Works agreed the scope was very broad and recommended establishing
some priorities with regard to what issues to address first. She agreed cost was also an important
consideration and suggested consideration be given to how some of the work could be accomplished
without extra cost.
Planning Board Member Dewhirst commented his concern was everything seemed to have equal weight,
therefore, some prioritization would be necessary.
Councilmember Bernheim suggested the following priorities: car reduction, implementation of green
zoning for planning as well as energy conservation, use of green energy by the City, and promoting
conservation programs. He supported having a Council-driven process over the next decade, commenting
if the intent was to reduce greenhouse gases, the necessary programs needed to be established.
CPC Member Carolyn Chapel agreed when this was presented to the CPC it appeared to be a broad
structure. She felt it could reference when making decisions regarding purchases or developing
regulations.
CPC Member Hank Landau agreed the draft was a very comprehensive program, noting it was difficult to
keep abreast of all the development occurring with regard to climate change. He suggested learning from
others, noting one of the largest efforts was the Governor’s appointed Climate Action Team who
developed preliminary recommendations in ten areas related to climate change. Those recommendations
are being finalized and will be presented to the Governor at the end of the year. The Governor will then
select the items to be forwarded on to the legislature. He suggested getting in sync with the State and
learning from the Climate Action Team’s efforts. He noted it was also desirable to research what other
municipalities were doing.
Mr. Chave suggested addressing the broadest goal-based material first such as was contained in the
outline draft. He suggested first determining if the goals in the outline draft were the right goals and then
identifying specific goals to develop further. For example the Council could select certain goals and
develop policy statements, programs, etc. and could assign other goals to the Planning Board, the Climate
Protection Committee, the Arts Commission, etc. The Council Committees could also work on certain
goals. He suggested identifying a set of overall goals and adopting them as the initial step toward a
Sustainability element. The next step would be to develop policy statements, etc. for those goals.
Board Member Works suggested focusing on 1-2 issues at a time by having a “year of” that could involve
citizens such as the year of less emissions or less driving. Mr. Chave commented establishing a set of
goals would also establish a structure for citizen feedback.
Council President Plunkett relayed the Planning Board’s concern with doing a great deal of work on the
Sustainability element without direction from the Council. He referred to Mr. Chave’s suggestion for the
Council to identify the goals before the Planning Board did any further work. Board Member Bowman
agreed, commenting the scope was so large it was difficult to envision that much progress could be made
in the near future. Because of the City’s budgetary constraints, he preferred to identify issues that could
be addressed at a low cost. In his experience most people wanted to be green as long as it did not cost
more or change their lifestyle.
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Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes
September 23, 2008
Page 9
Council President Plunkett invited the CPC’s input regarding the process. Committee Member Chapel
commented at the last meeting they saw the results of the study that analyzed sources of Edmonds
emissions. One of the primary sources of emissions was buildings which was a logical thing for the
Planning Board to work on such as whether insulation requirements should be increased, etc.
Councilmember Wilson recommended the Community Services/Development Services consider the
outline draft and identify tiers of goals and present that to the full Council prior to seeking input from the
Planning Board and Climate Protection Committee. He referred to a goal regarding inventorying the
urban forests, noting this was a service available via the City’s membership in the Cascade Land
Conservancy and suggested allocating a small amount in the budget for that effort.
Mayor Haakenson commented the CPC had not discussed the process as it was the Council’s
responsibility to set the policy and determine the direction to take. The CPC mission has been to educate
the public, work with other entities about what they are doing, determine the City’s carbon footprint and
how to reduce it in the future, as well as determining residential carbon footprints.
Board Member Don Henderson commented there were two parts to the code, new buildings and
renovations. Encouraging a property owner to retrofit an existing building would require financial
incentives which may have financial implications to the City.
Councilmembers agreed with a Council-driven process, beginning with the Community
Services/Development Services Committee working on the goals and bringing them to the Council. With
regard to the question of whether the overall approach and organization makes sense, Mr. Chave
suggested this question could be revisited after the Community Services/Development Services
Committee’s discussion. He invited Councilmembers, Planning Board Members and CPC Members to
identify any goals that were not included in the outline draft.
Councilmember Wilson commented some of the statements in the outline draft were not goals but rather
principles, strategies or outcomes. He suggested the Community Services/Development Services
Committee reorganize the outline draft into principles, strategies and outcomes. Board Member Dewhirst
agreed and suggested it be formatted like the other Comprehensive Plan elements with goals and policies.
He also suggested each section also have a preamble.
Development Services Director Duane Bowman commented the Sustainability element would also assist
the City in meeting the requirements of the federally mandated Phase 2 NPDES Permit.
Councilmember Wilson questioned if the outline draft sufficiently addressed affordable housing and
suggested it be a standalone section. Mr. Chave stated there was already a Housing element in the
Comprehensive Plan. The Sustainability element would not require major revisions to the other elements
but was a way to link the elements to ensure they worked together. He envisioned the assessment of the
Sustainability element may result in revisions to the goals and policies in other elements.
Committee Member Landau clarified it was not his intent that the City get ahead of the State. He
envisioned the State would develop mandates; by becoming knowledgeable about the mandates, Edmonds
would have an opportunity to influence the mandates. And for the mandates that passed, Edmonds would
have an opportunity to get ahead of the curve and possibly identify efficiencies in implementation. He
commented another aspect he has considered in his position as a consultant was how businesses could
benefit from these changes such as how jobs can be created, how citizens’ lives and incomes could be
improved and costs reduced in satisfying the requirements related to climate change.
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AM-1836 1.C.
Replacement of Power Poles Chapter 18.05
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:10/14/2008
Submitted By:Duane Bowman, Development Services Time:20 Minutes
Department:Development Services Type:Action
Committee:Community/Development Services
Information
Subject Title
Review possible amendments to ECDC Chapter 18.05, Utility Wires, regarding replacement of
power poles.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Forward and recommend approval of the draft code amendment to the City Council.
Previous Council Action
In 2006, under Ordinance 3580, the City Council approved amendments to Chapter 18.05 dealing
with antennas attached to power poles as part of our wireless regulations.
Narrative
Recently, a Snohomish County PUD power pole was replaced in a Seaview area neighborhood in
the 8300 block of 188th St. S.W. The power pole was replaced due the addition of wireless
antennas being added by T -Mobile. Because these are considered micro-cells, no public notice
was required to be given regarding the permit. The surrounding residents became quite upset
when they discovered the construction of the replacement pole was a large steel, industrial type
pole and not the normal wooden poles found throughout the neighborhood.
While it is too late to anything about this specific pole, it does seem appropriate to rethink our
current regulations to prevent this from occurring in the future. Exhibit 1 is a draft of proposed
language changes for Chapter 18.05 which will address a lot of the concerns raised by citizens.
The draft language requires replacement poles in single family residential zones to be wooden.
Further, conduit is required to be painted to match the pole. Lastly, when an wireless antenna is
proposed to be added to a power pole, a neighborhood informational meeting is required to be
held prior to installation and approval of the City.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Exhibit 1 - Proposed Amendments to ECDC Chapter 18.05
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 Engineering Robert English 10/09/2008 04:38 PM APRV
2 Public Works Noel Miller 10/09/2008 04:46 PM APRV
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3 City Clerk Sandy Chase 10/10/2008 08:25 AM APRV
4 Mayor Gary Haakenson 10/10/2008 08:30 AM APRV
5 Final Approval Sandy Chase 10/10/2008 08:32 AM APRV
Form Started By: Duane
Bowman
Started On: 10/08/2008 02:52
PM
Final Approval Date: 10/10/2008
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Chapter 18.05
UTILITY WIRES
Sections:
18.05.000 Scope.
18.05.010 Underground requirements.
18.05.020 Cost.
18.05.030 Design standards.
18.05.040 Variances.
18.05.050 Existing city franchises not affected.
18.05.000 Scope.
A. This chapter shall be interpreted to require all new, or extended utilities to be
underground, except when exempted by this section.
1. “Utilities” shall mean all equipment used to deliver services by a utility such as
electricity, telephone or cable television.
2. “Common utilities” shall mean utilities which serve more than one lot or
commercial development.
3. “Private utility services” shall mean the utilities which connect a lot or
commercial development with common utilities.
4. “Utility” shall mean the person, agency, corporation or other organization
providing utility service.
5. “Existing utility use” shall mean the existing utility service as judged in three
categories: number of poles, number of lines and height of poles within the project area
for which the permit is sought.
6. “New or extended utilities” shall mean only utilities which are being built or
extended to serve a new commercial, industrial, or multifamily residential development
which has not had that type of utility service, or to serve a new single-family residential
subdivision.
a. This definition shall not include:
i. Temporary extensions of service for construction purposes;
ii. Additions to any existing aboveground utility system where such
additions are not for the purpose of serving new commercial development or a single-
family residential subdivision; nor
iii. Rebuilding or replacing existing common utilities; provided, that the
rebuilt or replaced structures do not expand the existing utility's use within the project
area by 10 percent, except as provided in ECDC 18.05.030(B)(3) for wireless facilities.
“Expansion” shall include the number and height of poles, as well as the number of wires
or cable carried thereon.
b. All utility services sought to be constructed as temporary services,
additions or rebuilt or replaced service shall be reviewed prior to issuance of a permit by
the community services director. Any utility service found to be a “new or extended”
service or an “expanded” service shall be reviewed as herein provided.
7. “Multifamily residential” shall mean development intended for use as
apartments, duplexes, condominiums, or planned residential development.
8. “Project area” shall mean the actual area in which the project is proposed and
shall include all structures or facilities actually, physically impacted by the improvement
as well as any necessary appurtenant or accessory structures.
B. Exemptions. The following are exempt from the underground requirement of ECDC
18.05.010, but are still subject to the design standards of ECDC 18.05.030.
1. Electric utility substations, padmounted transformers and switching facilities;
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2. Electrical utilities of more than 55 kilovolts;
3. Communication utilities not located on or along a public street right-of-way or
private access easement;
4. Street light poles;
5. Telephone pedestals and similar devices;
6. Police and fire sirens, traffic-control devices and other similar municipal
equipment;
7. Communication antennas which meet current FCC requirements, if any. [Ord.
3580 § 1, 2006; Ord. 2491, 1985].
18.05.010 Underground requirements.
A. City-Wide Requirements.
1. All new or extended utilities shall be undergrounded.
2. Whenever an existing aboveground private utility service connecting to
underground common utilities is rebuilt or relocated, it shall be put underground. All
private utility services installed after the effective date of this ordinance shall be
underground.
3. Whenever a wireless facility is proposed to be added to a PUD transmission
pole within the City right-of-way, the wireless facility proponent shall conduct a
neighborhood informational meeting prior to any permit approval by the city. Written
notice of the meeting shall be given to all property owners within 300 feet of the
proposed wireless facility a minimum of twenty (20) calendar days prior to installation.
B. Business and Commercial Areas – Additional Requirements.
1. Business and Commercial areas include all land in the BN, BC, CW and CG
zone districts.
2. Whenever a building or commercial development in a business and
commercial area has additions, alterations or repairs which exceed 50 percent of its
value in a one-year period, its private utility service shall be put underground.
C. Publicly Owned Facilities. Publicly owned facilities shall meet the requirements
applicable to business and commercial areas. [Ord. 2498, 1985; Ord. 2491, 1985].
18.05.020 Cost.
The city shall not pay any of the cost of installing underground utilities, unless there is
a contractual agreement between the city, the utility and/or the owners of the property to
be served. If there is no contractual agreement, and the utility has no filed tariffs, rules or
regulations, or published policies, any financing method not prohibited by state law may
be used, including but not limited to the local improvement district and/or ULID methods.
[Ord. 2491, 1985].
18.05.030 Design standards.
A. Underground Utilities.
1. All utilities shall be installed in accordance with all applicable national, state
and city standards.
2. Where different utilities are planned or required in the same corridor, each
utility shall make every effort to locate all the utilities in common joint trenches.
B. Aboveground Utilities.
1. The architectural design board shall review and make recommendations on all
plans of aboveground utilities before a building permit or other construction permit is
issued. The review of the board shall be limited to the following criteria:
a. All aboveground utilities except poles, appurtenances, and overhead pole
lines shall be enclosed within a building or shall be completely screened year round with
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a combination of landscaping or walls, fences, etc.; provided that adequate access for
use and maintenance through said screening may be reserved by the utility.
Landscape screening shall be visually solid, and at least as high as the
equipment to be screened, within five years of the installation of the equipment. The
owner of the property on which the aboveground utilities are located shall install and
permanently maintain the enclosure and screening. Aboveground facilities needed for
underground utilities serving one single-family dwelling and low profile mini-pad
transformers are exempt from this screening requirement.
b. Space frames and structures and conductors holding aboveground
utilities shall have a neat and uncluttered appearance.
2. Where the construction of any common or private utility service shall require a
variance from some other provision of the Edmonds Community Development Code, the
architectural design board shall note the need for a variance and shall defer any decision
or recommendation to the hearing examiner.
3. A PUD transmission pole may be extended or replaced with a new pole that is
made of the same material as the pole that is to be replaced, except in residential zones
all replacement poles must be wood. An existing or new pole may be increased in
height to allow one wireless carrier to mount antennas. The new pole height may be
increased by no more than the sum of the height of the wireless antennas plus 15 feet of
vertical separation from the power lines. The 15-foot vertical separation is intended to
allow wireless carriers to comply with PUD requirements for separation between their
transmission line and the carrier's antennas. Conduit placed upon the pole serving a
wireless facility must be painted a color to closely match the pole color. All other
components of the wireless facility must comply with Chapter 20.50 ECDC, Wireless
Communications Facilities. PUD transmission poles are those poles which are carrying
50 kV or greater power lines. [Ord. 3580 § 2, 2006; Ord. 2491, 1985].
18.05.040 Variances.*
Applications for variances from the underground requirements of this chapter shall be
reviewed by the community services director in accordance with the optional hearing
provisions contained in ECDC 20.95.050. For the purposes of this chapter, the special
circum-
stances necessary to justify a variance from the undergrounding provisions of this
chapter shall be limited to technological impracticability of any required underground
installation or to a finding that the cost of the underground installation is excessive in
light of the benefits derived and outweighs the benefits to be gained by the public. [Ord.
2498, 1985; Ord. 2491, 1985].
*Code reviser's note: Variance fee for underground wiring shall be as set in Chapter 15.00 ECDC.
18.05.050 Existing city franchises not affected.
The provisions of this chapter do not and shall not be interpreted to waive any right
enjoyed by the city with respect to any franchisee, nor to waive the obligations created
by any franchise. In the event that any provision of this chapter conflicts with any
provision of a franchising agreement or ordinance, said franchise provision shall control.
[Ord. 2640 § 1, 1987].
Deleted: on an existing structure.
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AM-1837 1.D.
Commercial Uses Rentals Single Family Zones
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:10/14/2008
Submitted By:Duane Bowman, Development Services Time:10 Minutes
Department:Development Services Type:Action
Committee:Community/Development Services
Information
Subject Title
Discussion on commercial uses in residential zones related to house rentals.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Direct City Attorney to prepare interim zoning ordinance for review by the City Council.
Previous Council Action
Narrative
The City has run into an issue where a property owner is renting a large house out for parties,
conferences and weddings on a daily, weekly or monthly rental in a single family zoned
neighborhood. Problems with noise, parking and traffic have been associated with the rental of
the house. Staff believes that there should be some clarification of our standards for rentals in
single family zones. Staff will be present to answer questions.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 10/08/2008 03:46 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 10/08/2008 03:50 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 10/08/2008 03:53 PM APRV
Form Started By: Duane
Bowman
Started On: 10/08/2008 03:24
PM
Final Approval Date: 10/08/2008
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AM-1811 2.A.
Professional Services Contract - Prosecutor
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:10/14/2008
Submitted By:Debi Humann, Human Resources Time:10 Minutes
Department:Human Resources Type:Action
Committee:Finance
Information
Subject Title
Contract for Professional Services - City of Edmonds Prosecutor
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
The Mayor and City Staff (Police Chief and HR Director) request Finance Committee review and
approval of the attached contract for professional services.
Previous Council Action
Narrative
The professional services contract between the City of Edmonds and Zachor & Thomas, Inc., P.S.
expired April 2008. The City and Zachor & Thomas have been in negotiations since early
March which resulted in the attached. The new contract reflects the significant increase in case
volume over the last few years as well as the additional court date which began in September
2008. I respectfully request Finance Committee review and possible approval of the new
contract.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: 2007 Prosecutor Contract
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 10/07/2008 02:30 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 10/07/2008 02:48 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 10/08/2008 01:05 PM APRV
Form Started By: Debi
Humann
Started On: 09/23/2008 04:51
PM
Final Approval Date: 10/08/2008
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CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY OF EDMONDS PROSECUTOR
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds has established its municipal court
under provisions of Chapter 3.50 RCW in the Edmonds City Code and Chapter
2.15; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to contract with a skilled firm with attorneys
familiar with the prosecution of criminal and infraction matters involving
allegations of violation of municipal ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Zachor & Thomas, Inc., P.S. (the principals
who are H. James Zachor, Jr. and Melanie S. Thomas Dane) and its attorneys
are licensed to practice law in the State of Washington with experience as
prosecutors within the State of Washington and the City of Edmonds, and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and benefits
to be derived, this Contract is entered into on the date specified hereafter
between the City of Edmonds, a municipal corporation, (hereafter referred to as
the “City”) and Zachor & Thomas, Inc., P.S. (hereafter referred to as the
“Prosecutor”), subject to the terms and conditions set forth below:
1. Duties: The Prosecutor shall provide the following services:
1.1 Review police incident reports for determination of charging;
1.2 Maintain all current cases in an appropriate filing system;
1.3 Review and remain familiar with filed criminal misdemeanor and
gross misdemeanor cases;
1.4 Interview witnesses as necessary in preparation of prosecution of
cases;
1.5 Respond to discovery requests, make sentence recommendations
and prepare legal memoranda, when necessary;
1.6 Prepare cases for trial, including the issuance of witness
subpoenas (for service by the Police Department, when applicable),
conduct evidence retrieval (with the assistance of the Police
Department and other City agencies), and prepare jury instructions,
as necessary;
1.7 To assist the City Attorney, when applicable, in response to Public
Disclosure requests;
1.8 Represent the City at all arraignments, pretrial hearings, motion
hearings, review hearings, in-custody hearings, and trials as
scheduled in 2008;
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1.9 Prosecute contested code and traffic infraction violations which are
scheduled on the regular criminal calendar as scheduled in 2008;
1.10 Represent the City in the prosecution of drug, felony, and firearm
forfeitures that are filed by the City in the Edmonds Municipal Court,
Lynnwood Municipal Court, or heard in Mountlake Terrace.
Forfeitures filed in Superior Court or District Court shall be billed at
the hourly rate set forth hereafter. Notice of Intended Forfeitures
and Seizure Hearings shall be set in the Court of jurisdiction within
90 days of receipt of Notice of Demand for Hearing.
1.11 Be available to the Police Department for questions at all times, by
providing appropriate telephone numbers, cell phone numbers, e-
mail addresses, and voice mail access. Calls are to be returned by
the next business day.
The Prosecutor maintains a business office in the City of Edmonds
and Police Officers may meet with the Prosecutor at anytime during
normal business hours, when the Prosecutor is available.
1.12 Consult with the City Attorney, as needed, regarding Edmonds City
Code amendments.
1.13 Services provided under this agreement play an important part in
fostering public confidence in the criminal justice system and are an
important and essential part of law enforcement. All services
provided under this agreement shall be in accord with the Rules of
Professional Responsibility, local court rules and the normal
standard of care among prosecutors in Western Washington.
2. Compensation
2.1 Base Rate. The Prosecutor shall receive a monthly retainer of
NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($9,500.00) per
month for performance of those duties set forth in paragraph 1
above.
2.2 Hourly Rate. Services performed outside the scope of the duties
described in paragraph 1 above, or which may be mutually agreed
upon to be added at a later date, shall be in addition to the base
rate set forth in paragraph 2.1. Any RALJ case filed in Superior
Court shall be billed at the rate of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($100.00) per hour. Any other cases filed at the Court of Appeals,
cases filed at the Supreme Court, cases filed in the Snohomish
County District Court; forfeiture cases filed in courts other than the
Edmonds Municipal Court, Lynnwood Municipal Court, or heard in
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Mountlake Terrace, which require the appearance of the
Prosecutor; and such other activities agreed to by the City and the
Prosecutor, shall be billed at ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE
DOLLARS ($125.00). The Prosecutor shall obtain written approval
from the City prior to pursuing appeal of any matter beyond the
Superior Court.
2.3 Fees Review. The schedule of fees provided for in paragraph 2.1
and 2.2 shall apply for the contract period reflected in Article 4.
Changes in fees shall be first proposed by the Prosecutor to the
Mayor for consideration in the preparation of the biennial mayoral
budget on or before July 1, 2010 and for each even numbered year
thereafter. Increases in such fee and cost structure, if any, shall be
considered by the City Council as a part of its budget process.
Such changes, if any, to the fee structure and the budget process
approved by the City Council shall, upon acceptance by the
Prosecutor, be made a part of this Agreement.
It is understood by the parties hereto that the Edmonds Municipal
Court has advised the City and Prosecutor of its intent to add
additional court days each month commencing September 2008,
wherein the Prosecutor’s time for preparation and presence will be
required. Thus, commensurate with this change in required
appearances and workload, the parties agree to increase the base
rate in paragraph 2.1 herein to ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
($11,000) per month effective September 1, 2008.
2.4 Costs. The City shall be the sole obligor and shall pay all witness
fees, expert witness fees (including but not limited to Speed
Measuring Device Experts), and interpreters’ fees determined to be
necessary by the Prosecutor in the preparation and disposition of
its cases. The City shall approve all other anticipated fees, before
such expense is incurred. The City will not unreasonably delay in
granting approval of such expenses. The City further agrees to
hold the Prosecutor harmless from such expenses and costs as set
forth hereinabove.
2.5 Rate Adjustment. If the number of filings (criminal traffic, criminal
non-traffic, and DUI) exceed 1400 on an annual basis for 2008, a
payment rate adjustment of 3% will become effective January 1,
2009. If the number of filings (criminal traffic, criminal non-traffic,
and DUI) exceed 1800 on an annual basis for 2008, a payment rate
adjustment of 5% will become effective January 1, 2009. At no
time will both a 3% and a 5% rate adjustment be required. Both
parties agree to review the number of filings, court appearances,
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and/or services rendered beginning on our about July 1, 2009 for a
possible rate adjustment effective January 1, 2010.
3. Assistant Prosecutors. The City contracts with the Prosecutor for a
monthly fee for prosecution services. Should the Prosecutor be absent, it
shall be the responsibility of the Prosecutor to provide substitute coverage
with a properly licensed State of Washington attorney, who has been
previously approved by the City through its Police Chief. In the event of a
dispute regarding approval of any individual, the City Council shall be final
arbiter. All Prosecutors (including substitute) must wear city issued
identification when in the Public Safety Building.
If a “Conflict Prosecutor” is required, such “Conflict Prosecutor” shall be
approved by the City through its Police Chief. In the event of a dispute
regarding approval of any individual, the City Council shall be final arbiter.
The Prosecutor is responsible for any costs associated with the “Conflict
Prosecutor.”
4. Term of Contract. The Term of this Contract shall be from the first day of
April 2008 through March 31, 2010. This Contract may be renewed for up
to two one-year extensions without further action of the parties. Should
either party desire not to renew for that upcoming year, such party must
provide written notice by the first day of July of the year of contract
expiration.
5. Termination. The attorney/client relationship is personal and involves the
ability of the parties to communicate and maintain credibility. Therefore,
the Prosecutor and/or the City Council, in its sole legislative discretion,
reserve the right to terminate this Contract upon one hundred twenty (120)
days written notice. This contract may be terminated by either party at
any time for cause. By way of illustration, and not limitation, cause shall
include violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Washington
State Court Rules of law or ordinance or of any term of this contract.
6. Ownership. All City of Edmonds’ files and other documents maintained by
the Prosecutor shall be the files of the City of Edmonds and accessible by
the City through its City Attorney or other duly authorized representative
during normal business hours, subject to the Washington State Bar
Association Rules of Ethics. At the request of the City, any and all files
maintained by the Prosecutor shall be tendered to the City, subject to the
terms and conditions of this Contract and the Washington State Bar
Association Rules of Ethics. All equipment and facilities furnished by the
City shall remain the sole property of the City. Any equipment, facilities
and materials provided by the Prosecutor shall remain the sole property of
the Prosecutor.
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7. Independent Contractor. The Prosecutor and its assistants are
professionals and independent contractors, acting without direct
supervision. The Prosecutor waives any claim in the nature of a tax,
charge, cost or employee benefit that would attach if the Prosecutor or its
assistants were held to be employees of the City.
8. Insurance. The Prosecutor shall maintain a policy of professional liability
and malpractice insurance throughout the term of this Contract.
9. Indemnity.
9.1 So long as the Prosecutor is acting within the scope of this Contract
and in accord with its ethical responsibilities under the provisions of
the Rules of Professional Conduct established by the Washington
Supreme Court, it shall be entitled to legal defense and
representation as an official of the City in accord with the provisions
of Chapter 2.06 ECC. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to require
defense or indemnity for acts beyond the scope of this Contract,
including, but not limited to, tortuous or wrongful acts committed by
the Prosecutor.
9.2 Nothing herein shall be interpreted to require the Prosecutor to
indemnify the City, its officers, agents or employees from loss,
claim or liability arising from the negligent, wrongful or tortuous
conduct of the City, its officers, agents or employees.
9.3 Nothing herein shall be interpreted to require the City to indemnify
the Prosecutor, its officers, agents or employees from loss, claim or
liability arising from negligent, wrongful or tortuous conduct of the
Prosecutor, its officers, agents or employees.
10. Sole Contract Between the Parties and Amendment. This Contract is the
sole written Contract between the parties. Any prior written or oral
understanding shall merge with this Contract. It shall be amended only by
the express written consent of the parties hereto.
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DATED this ____________ day of ______________, 2008.
CITY OF EDMONDS: PROSECUTOR:
Zachor & Thomas, Inc., P.S.
BY: ___________________________ BY:________________________
Mayor Gary Haakenson H. James Zachor, Jr., President
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
________________________________
City Clerk, Sandra S. Chase
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
________________________________
W. Scott Snyder
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AM-1801 2.B.
Surplus Property
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:10/14/2008
Submitted By:Gerry Gannon, Police Department Time:5 Minutes
Department:Police Department Type:Action
Committee:Finance
Information
Subject Title
Surplus police property.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Recommend that all property other than the ballist vests be sent to Propertyroom.com for auction
or disposed of as noted in the attached document. Recommend that this agenda item be set for the
Consent Agenda.
Previous Council Action
None
Narrative
From time to time the Police Department has surplus property that needs to be disposed of. The
items listed on the attachment are no longer used by the Police Department because they are out
dated. The property is auctioned, destroyed, or returned to the manufacturer in particular the
ballistic vests.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Surplus Property
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 10/10/2008 08:55 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 10/10/2008 10:20 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 10/10/2008 10:42 AM APRV
Form Started By: Gerry
Gannon
Started On: 09/17/2008 02:34
PM
Final Approval Date: 10/10/2008
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AM-1834 3.A.
Update 2007-2008 Fire Department Work Plan #3
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:10/14/2008
Submitted By:Tom Tomberg, Fire Time:15 Minutes
Department:Fire Type:Action
Committee:Public Safety
Information
Subject Title
Update 2007-2008 Fire Department Work Plan.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Place on the City Council Consent Agenda, and post on the Fire Depatment website. Providing a
status report on the Council-approved 2007-2008 Fire Department Work Plan to the Public Safety
Committee meets the intent of the City of Edmonds Strategic Plan II. Council Policy Statement,
Objective D. Develop Public Safety Work Plans, Tasks 1-4.
Previous Council Action
The City Council approved the 2007-2008 Fire Department Work Plan on November 28, 2006.
Narrative
The 2007-2008 Fire Department Work Plan Update #1 was presented to the Public Safety
Committee on June 12, 2007. Update #2 was presented on February 12, 2008. Update #3 is
attached.
The last and final update, #4, will be presented in the first quarter of 2009 along with the
2009-2010 Work Plan.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2007-2008 Revenue: Expenditure:
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Attachments
Link: EFD Work Plan Update #3
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 10/08/2008 01:05 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 10/08/2008 01:06 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 10/08/2008 01:07 PM APRV
Form Started By: Tom
Tomberg
Started On: 10/08/2008 11:45
AM
Final Approval Date: 10/08/2008
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EDMONDS FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
Date: October 14, 2008
To: Public Safety Committee
From: Thomas J. Tomberg, Fire Chief
Subject: 2007-2008 Fire Department Work Plan Update #3 Attachment
Administration
1. Inculcate the workplace safety ethic into every aspect of Department operations.
#1. Over the past several years the fire service has become increasingly alarmed
about Firefighter deaths and injuries. Edmonds has integrated a number of safety
programs described in the Series 600 Safety Standard Operating Procedure into
Department operations including a brief “Tailboard” review of a safety topic at the
beginning of each shift, a Near-Miss Reporting System, annual participation in
the international Firefighter and EMS “Safety Stand Down,” holding members
accountable for safe work practices, and a formal accident review process.
#2. Safety continues to be a major Department focus when engaged in routine
activities, during training, and/or on the emergency ground.
#3. The Department continues to study and implement safety procedures
and programs from a list of required written programs that include:
• Accident Prevention Program per WAC 296-305-01509(12)(b). Done -
SOP 600 Health and Safety.
• Safety Committee per WAC 296-305-01505(4). Done - SOP 600.01.
• Lock Out / Tag Out Program per WAC 296-24-110. Done - SOP
605.02.
• Emergency Responses, Notification, Evacuation, Training Programs
per WAC 296-800-310, 296-24-550, 296-24-567. Numerous
Department SOPs address these subjects.
• Hazard Communication Program per SOP 296-305-01505(3)(a)(v).
• Program requirements re wearing respiratory protection on the job
per WAC 296-305-04001(4) is under development.
• Program to protect employees from occupational exposure to
bloodborne pathogens per WAC 296-305-02501, 296-62-08001. Done
- SOP 604.02 and SOP 606.02.
• Hearing Conservation Program per WAC 296-305-02005, 296-62-
09015 is under development.
OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
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2. Conclude a new collective labor agreement with IAFF Union Local 1828.
#1. Negotiations are expected to begin in mid-2007. The current CLA expires on
December 31, 2007.
#2. IAFF Union Local #1828 approved a new collective labor agreement on
January 29. Council approved the 2008-2010 agreement on February 5.
#3. Nothing new to report.
3. Improve the Washington State Rating Bureau rating of the City from Class 4 to
Class 2 over time and within budget.
#1. Improving the City’s fire defense rating from a 4 to a 2 is a long term goal
pursued incrementally over time through the regular budget process. The WSRB
last evaluated Edmonds in 1990.
#2. Fire Administration continues to look for opportunities to improve in areas
judged deficient by WSRB raters; however, financial and staffing constraints
preclude any significant progress in the near term.
#3. The Department is meeting with Public Works personnel to discuss
procedures for purchasing and installing fire hydrants throughout the City.
Additional stakeholders are the Olympic View Water District, developers
and individual property owners. Improvements to the emergency water
delivery system reduces the number of Washington State Rating Bureau
deficiency points and improves the fire protection rating of the City which
in turn could lead to a reduction in fire insurance premiums paid by
residential property owners and some commercial property owners.
4. Review business practices with the Mayor, Directors, and Fire Staff with the
intent of reducing General Fund expenditures by 2009.
#1. The Mayor has scheduled individual department presentations at Director’s
Meetings through October 2007 aimed at reducing General Fund operating costs
and running an efficient and effective local government.
#2. Fire Administration made their department presentation on July 30, 2007.
The financial challenges each department faces were included in the packet at
the February 1-2 Council Retreat.
#3. Fire Administration proposed three initiatives to reduce financial
pressure on the General Fund:
(1) adopt EMS Transport User Fees in 2009.
(2) renegotiate the Esperance fire/EMS service contract with Snohomish
County Fire Protection District #1 effective 2009.
(3) participate in a Southwest Snohomish County consultant study on
establishment of a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority.
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5. Implement the City of Edmonds Substitute House Bill 1756 Compliance Plan.
#1. The plan was approved by Council on November 28, 2006. The first 1756
compliance report based on 2006 response data is scheduled for presentation to
the Public Safety Committee on June 12, 2007.
#2. Completed. See above paragraph.
#3. Council approved the 2007 Substitute House Bill Compliance Plan
report on July 15, 2008.
6. Educate and inform the public on the emergency medical services levy.
#1. At the March 2007 retreat, Council decided to run the EMS levy no sooner
than 2008.
#2. Although subject to change, at the February 2008 Retreat, Council expressed
their unofficial preference to run the EMS levy lid lift on April 22, 2008.
#3. On May 20, 2008, Edmonds citizens voted to lift the lid on the
permanent EMS levy with a vote of 74.68% (7,851) for and 25.32% (2,662)
against out of 10,513 ballots cast. The EMS levy is expected to generate
3.856 million dollars in 2009. In 2008, the levy generated 2.4 million dollars.
7. Review alternate funding sources for Department operations.
#1. The Department keeps an inventory of alternate funding sources, for
example, EMS transport fees, charging for false alarms, and an annual benefit
charge. As directed, Fire Staff is prepared to analyze and report on alternate
funding sources.
#2. At the February 2008 Retreat, Council directed Fire Administration to bring
forward more information including potential models for an EMS transport billing
system that would only bill insurance carriers.
#3. Fire Administration proposed three initiatives to reduce financial
pressure on the General Fund:
(1) Adopt EMS Transport User Fees in 2009
(2) Renegotiate the Esperance fire/EMS service contract with Snohomish
County Fire Protection District #1 in 2008, effective 2009
(3) Participate in a Southwest Snohomish County consultant study on
establishment of a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority.
8. Align the annual work plans of the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal,
Battalion Chiefs, and Executive Assistant with the Mayor’s annual goals and
objectives, and policies that emerge from the annual Council Retreat, and
majority policy directives received from elected officials through the Mayor.
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#1. The Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal, Battalion Chiefs, and Executive Assistant
have annual written work plans aligned as described above. The individual work
plans are part of each employee’s annual performance evaluation.
#2. See above paragraph.
#3. Nothing new to report.
9. Align the Fire Work Plan with other City departments and pertinent outside
agency work plans.
#1. The two-year Fire Work Plan is built with an understanding of pertinent
outside agency work plans.
#2. See above paragraph.
#3. Nothing new to report.
10. Work with the Mayor, Council, and Directors on city-wide environmental
stewardship and energy conservation issues.
#1. The Department is working with Public Works Facilities and Fleet
Maintenance to implement city-wide environmental stewardship and energy
conservation issues. The Department instituted a battery recycle system in 2005,
and is investigating opportunities to acquire a hybrid staff vehicle through the
regular replacement program.
#2. Above efforts continuing. The Department expects to participate in new City-
wide initiatives as they are presented.
#3. Under the leadership of Battalion Chief Don White and Firefighters Dean
Warren and David Stevens a Department-wide Conservation Program is
under development to begin in 2009. Goals include:
(1) Reduce the use of consumable products.
(2) Reduce annual utility and service costs at each Fire Station by 20
percent.
(3) Reduce annual vehicle fuel costs by 15 percent.
(4) Increase participation in recycling.
The Conservation Committee will meet with Facilities Manager Jim Stevens
on October 21 to discuss the Energy Star Partners Program to learn how
Fire can specifically fit into the program.
11. Work with the Snohomish County law enforcement and fire consortium to
implement a wireless network.
#1. As the contact, AC Correira receives regular updates on the progress of the
county-wide wi-fi initiative.
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#2. The Public Safety Technology Committee (PSTC) has been reconstituted into
a county-wide organization and has taken on responsibility for steering the
wireless project. SNOCOM Director Steve Perry chairs the PSTC.
#3. Work is continuing. If the City institutes EMS Transport User Fees in
2009, computer tablets and paperless reporting will be the method of
documenting all emergency incidents.
12. Review the Civil Service Commission hiring/promotional requirements for
Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal.
#1, #2, #3. Nothing to report.
13. Review the annual Performance Appraisal form.
#1. Battalion Chief Doug Dahl developed draft changes and lead the discussion
on the new department performance appraisal system at the April 17 Officer’s
Meeting. The new appraisal system is out for intra-Departmental review and
comment and will be implemented July 1.
#2. The new performance appraisal system was implemented July 1. Some
minor modifications are under discussion.
#3. SOP 501.08 Performance Appraisal has been updated several times
since mid-summer. With the cooperation of IAFF Union Local 1828, the
annual appraisal form dimensions have been incorporated into the new
Peer Review component of promotional assessment centers.
14. Continue working towards a paperless office.
#1. The Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal, four Battalion Chiefs, and the
Executive Assistant met with Chief Information Officer Carl Nelson to review
Department needs and City paperless and electronic initiatives on April 12. The
energy, interest, and ideas were interesting, funding best practices and
technology upgrades will be challenging.
#2. Discussions are ongoing with Administrative Services and Information
Technology personnel.
#3. See the #3 response to items 10. and 11. above. Paperwork reduction is
implicitly part of the Conservation Program referenced in 10. above. To
date steps have been taken to transmit and store documents electronically
where feasible and reduce the use of paper in the following areas:
• Performance appraisal process
• Accidents reports
• Dailey Time Report
• Vacation forms
• Shift Trade forms
• On-line storage of SCBA forms
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15. Actively seek out grant opportunities.
#1. The Department submitted a $111,000 F.I.R.E. Act Grant to replace turnout
boots, turnout pants, suspenders, turnout coat, gloves, helmet and hood.
#2. The Department was unsuccessful in this grant request.
#3. Nothing new to report.
#1. AC Correira has applied for a $1,500 Injury Prevention Grant as a
representative from the North Region EMS (Snohomish, Island, Skagit,
Whatcom, and San Juan counties) with a focus on elderly fall prevention (See
#22). Stevens Hospital and the Edmonds Parks and Recreation Department
have been invited to partner in the endeavor.
#2. The grant was awarded and the Public Safety Committee will receive a
presentation on Edmonds Stay In-Step, Guide to Maintaining Your Quality of Life
at the February 12 meeting.
#3. A Stay in Step Fall-Prevention, Steps You Can Take brochure was
developed and made available for distribution throughout the City in hard
copy and on the Fire Department and City web. The Department has
submitted articles on falls prevention to the print media and information
appears on the Fire Department website. On September 23, Assistant Chief
Mark Correira participated in a Falls Prevention Symposium sponsored by
North Region EMS.
Operations and Training
16. Place the public safety boat in service.
#1. The Public Safety Boat / Marine 16 / Charles W. Cain was placed in service
on May 1, 2007. Missions include EMS, fire suppression, hazardous materials
response, technical rescue, command and control, and Police Dive Team
support. The boat was formally commissioned on June 2.
#2. Both public safety departments anticipate active deployment of the vessel
when the 2008 boating season begins.
#3. The public safety boat has been deployed as required to date.
17. Study acquiring access to or construction of a local training facility that allows
on-duty crews to remain in the immediate area. Consider existing facilities, a
new facility, multidisciplinary use, scope, costs, location, and political feasibility.
#1. An internal Department committee continues to meet in an effort to determine
the most cost-effective way to provide training that does not require, or minimizes
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the need for, on-duty units to be placed out of service. As emergency call volume
increases, it becomes more and more challenging to deliver training on duty.
#2. The committee continues to meet but the costs for a local facility are daunting
and suitable land scarce.
#3. Property adjacent to Fire Station 16 came up for sale to the City under a
previously negotiated right of first refusal. A City purchase offer was
subsequently refused and no counter offer has been forthcoming. The City
has asked the principle to make a counter offer or to present an offer from
a qualified buyer so the City can consider its options. The site offers many
options to include a site for Fire Administration, a non-burning training
facility, both uses, or for resale if a more appropriate site becomes
available. Fire Administration is the only department administration in the
City whose leadership is not located in a building where it can readily see,
communicate, and interact with the employees it is expected to lead,
supervise, and manage.
18. Identify future staffing and apparatus needs to keep pace with call volume
increases and community demographics.
#1. The Department has long sought to bring the 8 to 5 staff up to the 7.5
positions as recommended by the Council-commissioned Ewing & Company
Study published in 1997. The Department currently has six daytime staff. The
EMS levy offers the best opportunity to address this deficiency. Farther out, the
Edmonds demographic will require additional EMS capability both in on-duty shift
personnel and additional vehicles (See #24).
#2. Council has determined to hold an EMS levy lid lift in 2008. In preparing the
2009-2010 biennial budget, the Department will seek a combined Fire Inspector
– Public Educator position for the Fire Prevention Division who had three
personnel in 1985, lost one employee and have not added additional personnel
for 26 years.
#3. Fire Administration elected not to pursue the Fire Inspector – Public
Educator position due to the lack of space in Fire Administration, the
challenging financial times, the potential for property acquisition and the
construction of a Fire Administration building, and the possibility of future
regionalization.
19. Plan for two retirements that create two promotional opportunities at both the
battalion and company officer levels.
#1. One of the two retirements announced for 2008 was unexpectedly
accelerated to December 2006. One Battalion Chief and one Lieutenant were
promoted to fill the vacancies. Both the Battalion Chief and Lieutenant eligibility
lists were extended by the Civil Service Commission to April 5, 2008.
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#2. In addition to the planned vacancies discussed above, 2007-2008 unplanned
departures included a Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter. In 2008, another
Battalion Chief, and one Firefighter/Paramedic have announced plans to retire.
#3. Nothing new to report.
20. Finalize the career development plan for interested employees.
#1, #2, and #3. Soon to be under development.
21. Implement a new computer-based training records management system.
#1. Computer-based, RMS training plan has been implemented and is in the
feedback stage.
#2. Nothing new to report.
#3. The computer-based training records system is fully implemented.
Emergency Medical Services
22. Study the opportunities for targeting specific demographic groups with public
education programs that reduce their use of the EMS system, for example,
address fall hazards for the elderly population.
#1. AC Correira has applied for a $1,500 Injury Prevention Grant from North
Region EMS (Snohomish, Island, Skagit, Whatcom, and San Juan counties) with
a focus on elderly fall prevention. (See #15).
#2. See #15 above.
#3. A Stay in Step Fall-Prevention, Steps You Can Take brochure was
developed and made available for distribution throughout the City in hard
copy and on the Fire Department and City web. The Department has
submitted articles on falls prevention to the print media and information
appears on the Fire Department website. On September 23, Assistant Chief
Mark Correira participated in a Falls Prevention Symposium sponsored by
North Region EMS.
23. Work with Snohomish County Public Health Department to prepare for an
influenza pandemic (bird flu), as required.
#1. The Snohomish County bird flu plan remains under development by the
Snohomish County Health Care Pan Flu Planning Task Force. Fire Staff provided
an April 24 update on task force progress to the Mayor, Directors, Fire Group,
and SNOCOM.
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#2. The Snohomish County Health Care Response to Pandemic Influenza was
published in November 2007. Assistant Chief Correira represented EMS on the
Committee.
#3. Nothing new to report.
Fire Prevention and Public Education
24. Add one staff person to the Fire Prevention Division to perform fire inspector
and public educator duties. Address vehicle and space needs.
#1. When Council decided to move the EMS levy lid lift back to 2008, this
opportunity was postponed (See #18).
#2. See #18 above.
#3. Fire Administration elected not to pursue the Fire Inspector – Public
Educator position due to the lack of space in Fire Administration, the
challenging financial times, the potential for property acquisition and the
construction of a Fire Administration building, and the possibility of future
regionalization.
25. Develop a succession plan for the Fire Inspector position.
#1, #2, #3. Nothing to report.
26. Work with City, Port of Edmonds, and State staff to ensure the Edmonds
Crossing Project and/or waterfront development ensure unimpeded vehicle
access to the west side of the BNSF railroad tracks.
#1. Fire Staff keeps in regular contact with Community Services Director
Stephen Clifton who assures the Department that public safety access to the
Edmonds Crossing project overhead access to and from the ferry, and west of
the railroad tracks when a train is blocking will be addressed.
#2. On November 30, 2007 the Mayor and Director Clifton invited Department
representatives to meet with WSF staff designing the project. This meeting is yet
to occur.
#3. Nothing new to report other than tough economic times have rendered
this project precarious.
Recommended Action
Place on the City Council Consent Agenda, and post on the Fire Department
website. Providing a status report on the Council-approved 2007-2008 Fire
Department Work Plan to the Public Safety Committee meets the intent of the City
of Edmonds Strategic Plan II. Council Public Policy Statement, Objective D.
Develop Public Work Plans, Tasks 1 – 4.
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AM-1835 3.B.
Interlocal Agreement for Automatic Fire Response and Mutual Assistance
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:10/14/2008
Submitted By:Tom Tomberg, Fire Time:15 Minutes
Department:Fire Type:Action
Committee:Public Safety
Information
Subject Title
Interlocal Agreement for Automatic First Response and Mutual Assistance.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Forward to City Council Consent Agenda with recommendation to approve as authorization for
the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement for Automatic First Response and Mutual Assistance.
Previous Council Action
The City Council authorized the Mayor's signature on the initial Automatic First Response and
Automatic Assistance Agreement on June 27, 2000.
Narrative
The initial document, approved in June 2000, formalized the "handshake agreement" between
fire/EMS agencies to provide automatic emergency assistance and share fire, medical, hazardous
materials, technical rescue, and disaster resources area-wide without regard to jurisdictional
borders. This document is an extraordinary example of mitigating local emergencies by
marshaling resources far beyond the capability of a single agency.
In addition to correcting typos and formatting errors, substantive changes include:
4.4 Process for withdrawal of automatic aid from another agency.
11.1 No compensation for assistance provided absent a separate agreement.
11.2 Abide by local agency rules with regard to EMS fees except as provided in a separate
agreement.
13.2 Insurance liability for damage to borrowed equipment subject to separate pre-agreement.
16.1 "Hosting party" responsibility to provide safe training site.
Appendix A calls out the use of specific Snohomish County policies during automatic aid
incidents to include use of the Incident Management System, Passport Accountability, Fire/EMS
Resource Plan, and the Mayday Policy.
The City Attorney approved the updated interlocal as to form.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: Revenue: Expenditure:
Fiscal Impact:
None.
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Attachments
Link: Auto Aid Agreement
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 10/08/2008 03:12 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 10/08/2008 03:13 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 10/08/2008 03:46 PM APRV
Form Started By: Tom
Tomberg
Started On: 10/08/2008 02:03
PM
Final Approval Date: 10/08/2008
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
FOR AUTOMATIC FIRST RESPONSE
AND MUTUAL ASSISTANCE
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into this ___ day of
_____________, 2008 by and between various governmental entities who are signatories
hereto (individually “Party” or collectively “Parties”) under the authority of RCW 52.12.031(3)
and Chapter 39.34 RCW (the “Interlocal Cooperation Act”) to assist each other in emergency
response.
ARTICLE I
RECITALS
This Agreement is made with reference to the following facts:
a. Each of the Parties owns and maintains equipment for providing fire, medical,
and/or specialized services that shall include but shall not be limited to Hazardous
Materials Response Teams, Technical Rescue Teams and Fire Investigation Services.
Also, each of the Parties retain personnel to provide various levels of services;
b. Each of the Parties hereto are authorized to perform the services contemplated
herein;
c. The Parties recognize that the Department of Labor and Industries has
established standards for training and equipment used for emergency response; that
these standards, set by the Department of Labor and Industries, have increased the
need for resources to perform emergency response;
d. It is not feasible for each of the Parties to establish, maintain and operate
specialized teams within the geographical area served;
e. The geographical boundaries of each Party are located in such a manner as to
enable each Party to provide assistance to the other Parties;
f. It is necessary for each Chief Executive Officer, City Council, Board or
Commission Chair and Fire Chief of each Party to determine what specialized areas
each Party may participate in as a fire department, communications center, advanced
life support, paramedic service or a joint venture;
g. Each of the Parties has the necessary equipment and personnel to enable it to
provide service to the other Parties in the event of an emergency;
h. The Parties may provide backup or standby service to each other as needed
and available;
i. It is the purpose of the Agreement to establish a mutual aid response between
the Parties to the Agreement;
j. It is the purpose of the Agreement to establish authority to provide automatic
aid response when approved by the respective Fire Chiefs between the Parties;
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k. The Parties often have occasion to purchase many of the same items;
l. In order to provide for economies of scale and increase efficiency in purchasing
fire, rescue, EMS and other type of equipment deemed necessary, the parties desire to
enter into an agreement to allow the usage of other Parties’ purchasing contracts;
m. The Parties often train together to provide economy of scale, joint training to
provide common procedures, and use the expertise of personnel within each
department; and
n. The Parties, to carry out the purpose and functions described above and in
consideration of the benefits to be received by each of the Parties, agree to do the
following:
ARTICLE II
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants and
performances contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE
1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to improve the provision of Services
within the respective jurisdictions of the Parties.
1.2 No Financial Obligation. Except as specifically provided herein, it is not
contemplated that any Party will incur a financial obligation as a result of this Agreement
beyond the normal cost of providing Services.
1.3 Participation in Mutual Aid and Automatic Aid. This Agreement is intended to be
flexible to allow each Party to participate to the degree it is able to do so, from a financial
and operational standpoint. A Party to this Agreement may participate in Mutual Aid and/or
Automatic Aid to the extent determined by the Fire Chiefs of the Parties hereto.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS
The following terms shall have the following meanings in this Agreement, unless the
context indicates otherwise:
a. “Incident Commander” means the individual charged with overall management
and command of an emergency incident pursuant to the National Incident
Management System, established by Presidential Directive for the purpose of
managing emergency incidents.
b. “Automatic Aid” means a Party’s provision of apparatus, personnel, and
equipment to areas within the jurisdictional boundaries of another Party pursuant
to agreed upon dispatch protocols and computerized run cards.
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c. "Mutual Aid” means the provision of such apparatus, personnel, and equipment
as reasonably necessary and available to assist a Requesting Agency in matters
relating to the Services as needed by a Requesting Agency.
d. “Requesting Agency” means a Party to this Agreement who has requested
Mutual Aid from another Party pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or to whom
another Party will be providing Automatic Aid.
e. "Responding Agency" means a Party to this Agreement who has either (i)
received a request from another Party to provide Mutual Aid pursuant to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement, or (ii) been dispatched pursuant to the
Automatic Aid protocols herein.
f. “Services” includes the following: fire suppression, emergency medical services
(including Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support), and specialized
services including but not limited to Hazardous Materials Response, Technical
Rescue and Fire Investigation.
g. “Qualified Chief Officer” means an officer of a Party who has been qualified
and/or authorized by that Party to serve as an Incident Commander.
SECTION 3. MUTUAL AID
3.1 Request for Assistance. The Incident Commander or his/her designee may request
Mutual Aid assistance from another Party if confronted with an emergency situation in which
the Requesting Agency has need for equipment or personnel in excess of that available
through the Requesting Agency. Such requests shall be submitted pursuant to standard
operating procedures established by the Parties.
3.2 Response to Request. Upon receipt of such a request the commanding officer of the
Responding Agency shall immediately take the following actions:
3.2.1 Determine if the Responding Agency has equipment and personnel available to
respond to the Requesting Agency and determine the type of the equipment and
number of personnel available.
3.2.2 Determine what available equipment, apparatus and/or personnel should be
dispatched in accordance with the operating plans and procedures established by
the Parties.
3.2.3 In the event the needed equipment, apparatus and/or personnel are available, to
dispatch such equipment, apparatus and personnel to the scene of the
emergency with proper operating instructions.
3.2.4 In the event the needed equipment, apparatus and/or personnel are not available,
to immediately advise the Requesting Agency.
3.2.5 The Parties recognize that time is critical during an emergency and diligent efforts
will be made to respond to a request for Mutual Aid as rapidly as possible,
including any notification(s) that requested resources are not available.
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3.3. No Requirement to Render Aid. All personnel, resources and services provided
under the terms of this Agreement are furnished and/or supplied voluntarily and at the
discretion of the Responding Agency. The Responding Agency shall have the primary interest
of protecting its own constituency. Nothing herein shall limit the legislative discretion of the
governing bodies of the parties to determine their budget needs and determine appropriate
levels of service, and nothing in this Agreement shall imply a duty to levy taxes, appropriate
funds or enter into specific terms of a collective bargaining unit agreement in order to
effectuate the terms of the Agreement.
SECTION 4. AUTOMATIC AID
4.1 Emergency Response Services. The Services described herein shall be on an
automatic dispatch basis. The dispatch shall be based upon a pre-determined basis within the
computer aided dispatch software. The response shall be established and agreed to by the
Fire Chiefs of the Parties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, each Party reserves the
right to control its own resources.
4.2 Automatic Response Procedure. On receipt of an alarm covered by a run card, the
dispatched "Unit(s)" of the Responding Agency shall immediately respond with apparatus,
equipment and/or personnel.
4.3. Temporary Inability to Provide Aid. Prior to or upon receiving a call for automatic
aid, the Requested Party shall inform the Requesting Party of inability to provide automatic
response. It is anticipated that this inability will only occur at times when the requested
resources of the Requested Party are otherwise committed.
4.4 Total Withdrawal from Automatic Aid. In the event a Party who is participating in
Automatic Aid elects to withdraw from Automatic Aid with another agency, the withdrawing
Party shall work with that agency, in good faith, to coordinate a reasonable phase-out period of
Automatic Aid services.
SECTION 5. SPECIAL SERVICES
5.1 The Fire Chief of each Party shall determine, from time to time, the nature and level of
specialized services (e.g., HAZMAT, rescue, etc.) that his or her jurisdiction shall provide
under the terms of the Agreement, including participation with other Parties in establishing joint
services.
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SECTION 6. COMMAND RESPONSIBILITY AT EMERGENCY SCENES
6.1 The first arriving Officer to the scene of an emergency incident shall assume Command
of the incident. Command may be assumed by a higher ranking officer from any jurisdiction.
Command, however, shall be relinquished to an officer of the agency having jurisdiction upon
that officer's request. All of the individuals in Command positions, of any incident related to
this Agreement, shall be governed by the "Incident Command' safety considerations, as
established by WAC 296-305 and the specific Snohomish County Chief Association Policies
listed in Appendix A. Appendix A may change based on formal action by the Snohomish
County Fire Chiefs Association. Any changes will be forwarded to all Parties.
SECTION 7. ACTION
7.1 When a Responding Agency assists a Requesting Agency, the Responding Agency
acts under the direction of the Requesting Agency’s authorized commander or his/her
representative. This Section shall not require compliance with the direction of the on-scene
commanding officer if, in the opinion of the commanding officer of the Responding Agency,
such compliance would create an unreasonable risk to the health or safety of the Responding
Agency’s personnel. In the event that direction is refused by the commanding officer of the
Responding Agency for safety considerations, a complete review after the incident shall be
conducted by the Fire Chief of both parties to address the situation.
SECTION 8. TERMINATION OF SERVICE
8.1 The Incident Commander shall release the Responding Agency’s equipment and
personnel from service and allow them to return to the Responding Agency as soon as
conditions warrant or upon request of the Responding Agency.
SECTION 9. LIABILITY - INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
9.1. No Liability for Responding Agency. Except as expressly provided herein, no
Party shall be liable for (i) failure to comply with any provision of this Agreement, or (ii)
liability arising from providing or refusing to provide Mutual Aid or Automatic Aid under this
Agreement.
9.2. Mutual Releases. Except as specifically provided herein, each Party hereby
forever releases or discharges each other Party, its officers, officials, employees,
volunteers and/or agents from any claim related to this Agreement or providing Mutual or
Automatic Aid hereunder.
9.3 Liability to Other Parties - Damage or Destruction to Apparatus or Equipment.
Except as expressly provided herein, the Requesting Agency or any other Party shall not be
obligated to pay the Responding Agency or any other Party for any damage to or
destruction of any apparatus or equipment used in Mutual Aid. This provision shall not
apply to the extent this provision would void applicable casualty insurance available to
provide payment for the damage or loss of such apparatus or equipment. It is the intent of
the Parties that the risk of loss to apparatus or equipment will be addressed by each Party
through the purchase of casualty insurance or self insurance as opposed to seeking
reimbursement from other Parties.
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9.4 Liability to Third Parties. The term "third party” means any person, firm or entity
other than the Parties hereto. With regard to the Mutual Aid and Automatic Aid provided
hereunder, each Party shall be responsible for all liability arising from or related to the
negligent acts or willful misconduct of that Party, its officers, officials, employees,
volunteers and/or agents which causes damage to third parties, to the extent and in
proportion that such liability is caused by the negligent acts or willful misconduct of that
Party, its officers, officials, employees, volunteers and/or agents. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, nothing in this Agreement is intended to create a cause of action or standing in
favor of third parties to initiate legal claims of any nature against any Party.
9.5 Cross Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, each Party agrees to
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Parties, their officers, officials, employees,
volunteers and/or agents from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, lawsuits,
costs, including attorneys' fees, losses, judgments, awards or liabilities to any third party,
arising out of the negligent acts or willful conduct of the indemnifying Party, its officers,
officials, employees, volunteers and/or agents in connection with the performance of this
Agreement.
9.6 Survival. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of
this Agreement.
SECTION 10. INSURANCE
10.1 For the duration of this Agreement, each Party shall maintain its own public liability and
property damage insurance or be self insured against claims for injuries to persons or damage
to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of this Agreement by
its officers, officials, employees or volunteers. The Fire Chiefs of the Parties may establish
minimum insurance requirements. It is expressly understood that no Party shall be
responsible to provide the other Party's employees with coverage required under Chapter
41.26 RCW, as the same now exists or may be hereafter amended.
10.2 To the extent permitted by the applicable insurance policies, each Party hereby
waives any right of subrogation against the other Parties. In this regard each Party utilizing
a self insurance retention program waives subrogation for any payment thereunder.
SECTION 11. COMPENSATION
11.1 The Requesting Agency shall not be obligated to pay the Responding Agency for any
damage to, loss of, or any expense(s) incurred in the operation of any equipment used in
responding for aid, and for the cost incurred in connection with such requests, as long as the
Requesting Agency’s negligence was not the cause of such damage, loss or expense. Except
as may be mutually agreed between any Parties hereto in a separate interlocal agreement,
each Party agrees that it will not seek compensation for services rendered under this
Agreement from another Party to the Agreement; provided, however, that the Party requesting
assistance shall attempt to obtain financial assistance from federal, state agencies or private
Parties where financial assistance is available to reimburse the Responding Agency for losses
or damages incurred in providing assistance under this Agreement. This provision shall not
limit two or more Parties, of the Agreement, from entering into an agreement in other areas or
different conditions for compensation.
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11.2 Except as may be provided in a separate agreement, the Responding Agency will
comply with the collection policy of the Requesting Agency and all applicable laws and
regulations with respect to billing and collection of transport fees or other emergency response
related fees. Nothing in this Section shall require a Responding Agency to charge any such
fees.
SECTION 12. SPECIALIZED RESPONSE TEAMS
12.1 Each Party or combination of Parties that operate a special response team shall
establish policies and procedures to meet all requirements set by state and federal law. Any
specialized team shall have Standard Operational Procedures or Guidelines.
SECTION 13. TEMPORARY USE OF EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLE
13.1 In the event a Party has equipment or a vehicle that is temporarily out of service and
has an immediate need for that type of equipment and another Party has similar reserve
equipment available, the Party in need may request that the other Party lend the necessary
equipment. The Party borrowing the equipment shall be responsible for the maintenance of
the loaned equipment during the period of time it is in their custody. The Party borrowing the
equipment shall return the equipment to the lending Party when requested or when the
equipment is no longer needed, whichever occurs first. The borrowed equipment shall be
returned in a clean condition and within the same operable condition as it was provided.
13.2 The Party supplying the equipment and the Party borrowing the equipment shall enter
into a written agreement in advance as to which Party’s insurance shall cover the equipment if
damage occurs while the equipment is being borrowed. In the absence of any such
agreement, the lending Party’s insurance shall be responsible.
13.3 The Party receiving the equipment must ensure that all employees who will be
operating the equipment are properly trained to operate the specific equipment being
borrowed.
13.4 Each Party understands that it is responsible under applicable regulations to maintain
its equipment, including the equipment available to be loaned pursuant to this Agreement, in
accordance with applicable manufacturer’s specifications and any applicable laws and
regulations.
SECTION 14. TRAINING
14.1 The Parties may provide or attend joint training classes as approved by the Fire Chiefs
of the Parties. Training includes, but is not limited to the following list:
a. Recruit or post recruit academies;
b. Apparatus familiarization;
c. HAZMAT team training;
d. Technical Rescue team training;
e. Disaster or response drills;
f. Specialty subject drills and classes; and
g. Incident Command System Training.
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14.2 Training Supplies, Equipment and Facilities. The participating Parties shall decide
between themselves if they shall share the cost of training supplies, equipment or facility rental
when conducting joint training.
SECTION 15. DUTY CHAPLAINS AND SUPPORT
15.1 The Parties have established a cadre of Duty Chaplains who respond to emergency
calls and assist with family relocation caused by fire and other misfortunes as well as a
Support Units. The Chaplains and rehabilitation units may be shared as allowed by the
Parties.
SECTION 16. USE OF FACILITIES
16.1 The Parties may jointly use facilities and equipment owned or provided by any Party,
as allowed by the party owning or providing such facilities (the “Hosting Party”). The Hosting
Party shall take reasonable measures to ensure the site is safe for the intended training
activity prior to conducting training. The defense and indemnification provisions in Section 9
shall apply to any joint use of facilities.
SECTION 17. REVIEW OF THE AGREEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
17.1 Administration of this Agreement. Unless the Parties otherwise agree, there
shall be no lead agency responsible for the administration of this Agreement. This
Agreement shall be administered jointly by the Chief Officers of the respective Parties.
17.2. Meeting. The Fire Chief or Chief Executive Officer of each Party shall meet to
review all of the operations of this Agreement every five (5) years or earlier upon request of
a Party.
SECTION 18. NON-EXCLUSIVE PROVISION
18.1 The Parties to this Agreement shall not be precluded from entering into similar
agreements with others.
SECTION 19. EQUIPMENT SALVAGE
19.1 All Parties to this Agreement shall exercise due diligence in salvaging damaged
equipment and insuring that it is returned to its rightful owner.
SECTION 20. STATUS OF PERSONNEL
20.1 No employee of any Party to this Agreement shall be deemed to have become an
employee of another Party or be covered by any insurance or pension plans of another Party
by the employee's participation in the performance of this Agreement.
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SECTION 21. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE ON OTHER PARTIES’ CONTRACTS
21.1 Whenever possible, a Party that solicits bids for equipment and material purchases will
conduct its solicitation in a manner that will allow other Parties to utilize its purchase contract.
To enable other Parties to utilize this benefit, the initial contracting Party shall:
A. Comply with the public bidding laws of the State of Washington as they apply to
such Party;
B. Provide in its bid specifications or contract documents that other municipal
corporations may utilize the contract for independent purchases;
C. Either (i) post the bid or solicitation notice on a web site established and maintained
by a government, purchasing cooperative or similar service provider or (ii) provide an access
link to the state’s web portal to the notice.
21.2 This Agreement is intended to constitute the Interlocal Agreement required by RCW
39.04.030 for utilizing other Parties’ purchase contracts.
SECTION 22. DURATION AND TERMINATION
22.1. Effective Date. This Agreement shall take effect and be in full force and effect after all
of the following has occurred:
A. The Agreement is approved by the official action of the governing bodies of at least
two (2) Parties;
B. The Agreement is executed by the duly authorized representative of at least 2
Parties; and
C. A copy of the Agreement is filed with the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office.
22.2 Additional Parties. When a new Party becomes a signatory to this Agreement, the
signature page of such Party shall be recorded with the Auditor.
22.3 Duration. The initial term of this Agreement shall be for a period of ten (10) years.
22.4 Extension. This Agreement shall automatically be renewed and extended for
additional ten (10) year periods upon the same terms and conditions set forth herein, or as
amended, unless terminated in accordance with subsection D below.
22.5 Withdrawal. Subject to Section 4.4, each Party shall have the right to withdraw from
this Agreement at any time during the term of this Agreement, including the initial term, by
providing every other Party with written notice of intention to terminate. The withdrawal by
one or more Parties shall have no effect on the remaining Parties to the Agreement.
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SECTION 23. NOTICE
23.1 Any notices given under this Agreement shall be deemed to be sufficient if in writing
and delivered personally or sent via certified mail to the Party affected at the address set forth
on the signature page.
SECTION 24. NO BENEFIT TO THIRD PARTIES
24.1 This Agreement shall not be construed to provide any benefits to any third parties,
including but not limited to the employees or volunteers of any Party. Without limiting the
foregoing, this Agreement shall not create or be construed as creating an exception to the
Public Duty Doctrine.
SECTION 25. SEPARATE PROPERTY
25.1. It is not contemplated that any property, real or personal, will be acquired by any
Party separately or jointly as a result of this Agreement. No separate fund shall be
established with regard to this Agreement. Any acquisition of joint property shall be subject
to a separate Interlocal Agreement executed prior to or at the time of such joint acquisition.
All equipment and property owned or acquired solely by a Party hereto shall remain the
equipment and property of that Party.
SECTION 26. DRAFTING
26.1. Each Party has fully participated in the drafting of this Agreement. Therefore, this
Agreement shall be construed according to its fair meaning without regard to which Party
drafted a particular provision.
SECTION 27. SEVERABILITY
27.1. Any invalidity, in whole or in part, of any provision of this Agreement, shall not affect
the validity of any other of its provisions.
SECTION 28. WAIVER
28.1. No term or provision herein shall be deemed waived and no breach excused unless
such waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the Party claimed to have waived
or consented.
SECTION 29. AMENDMENT
29.1. No modification, termination or amendment of this Agreement may be made except
by written agreement signed by all Parties.
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SECTION 30. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
30.1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning
the matters addressed herein. This Agreement supersedes and nullifies any previous
agreements or understandings, whether written and oral, between those Parties to this
Agreement.
SECTION 31. COUNTERPARTS
31.1 This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and each such
counterpart hereof shall be deemed to be an original instrument, but all such counterparts
together shall constitute but one agreement.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
AUTOMATIC AID AND MUTUAL AID
The Party below has executed the Interlocal Agreement for Automatic Aid and Mutual Aid
dated ____________, 2008, as of the day and year noted below and certifies that this
Agreement has been duly approved by the governing body of such Party.
THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION FOR LIABILITIES
DATE: _________________________
ATTEST: _______________________
BY: ____________________________ BY: ______________________________
Title:____________________________ Title: _____________________________
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APPENDIX A
The following policies adopted by the Snohomish County Fire Chiefs Association shall be
followed for incident response when using automatic or mutual aid:
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Incident Management System
Passport Accountability
Fire/EMS resource Plan
Mayday Policy
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AM-1839 3.C.
Anti Idling Signs
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:10/14/2008
Submitted By:Jana Spellman, City Council
Submitted For:Councilmember Bernheim Time:10 Minutes
Department:City Council Type:Action
Committee:Public Safety
Information
Subject Title
Anti idling signs.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Previous Council Action
During the April 15, 2008 Public Safety Committee Meeting the Committee discussed a proposed
anti-idling ordinance that required motorists to turn off engines when at rest for more than three
minutes at a time. The Committee agreed to begin with an educational approach. At the July 8,
2008 meeting the Committee also discussed anti-idling signs. Councilmember Bernheim provided
signs that will be referred to the Public Works Department for placement in the City, such as in the
ferry holding lanes and possibly contacting the Edmonds School District regarding posting the
signs in school pick-up/drop-off areas.
Narrative
Councilmember Bernheim asked that this item be placed on this evening's Public Safety
Committee Agenda for discussion and possible forwarding to the full Council for approval.
Exhibit 1: Resolution regarding No-Idle Policy in the City of Edmonds
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Exh 1 Anti Idling Resolution
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 10/09/2008 10:48 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 10/09/2008 11:09 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 10/09/2008 11:29 AM APRV
Form Started By: Jana
Spellman
Started On: 10/09/2008 09:37
AM
Final Approval Date: 10/09/2008
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
ESTABLISHING A NO-IDLE POLICY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WITH INTERNAL COMBUSTION
ENGINES
Whereas, the Edmonds City Council adopted Resolution No. 1170 on April 22, 2008, which established
environmental principles and policy; and
Whereas, the Mayor’s Citizens Committee on U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement has proven
successful at harnessing the power of citizen knowledge in environmental policy, and encouraging
and supporting changes in City policies and operations that are making the City a leader in
environmental stewardship; and
Whereas the City of Edmonds should strive to address both the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as
well as the need to mitigate potential impacts from future climate change that can affect the
Edmonds community; and
Whereas greenhouse gas emissions should be limited and reduced in part by encouraging motorists to
reduce time spent idling vehicle engines; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
The citizens, employees, businesses, and visitors of the City of Edmonds, are encouraged to turn off
their internal combustion engines when their vehicles are parked or waiting in the same location for
longer than 3 minutes. Exceptions to this policy include the use of vehicle engines to power essential
equipment for emergencies, safety, or other business necessities.
RESOLVED this _____ day of ______, 2008.
APPROVED:
____________________________________
MAYOR, GARY HAAKENSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
_____________________________________
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
EXHIBIT 1 FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
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AM-1840 3.D.
Discussion on Edmonds City Code Section 5.05 Related to Dangerous Dogs
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:10/14/2008
Submitted By:Jana Spellman, City Council
Submitted For:Councilmember Bernheim Time:15 Minutes
Department:City Council Type:Information
Committee:Public Safety
Information
Subject Title
Discussion on Edmonds City Code Section 5.05 related to dangerous dogs.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Previous Council Action
Narrative
Councilmember Bernheim asked that this item be placed on the Public Safety Committe Agenda
for discussion.
Exhibit 1: Edmonds City Code Chapter 5.05 Animal Control
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Exh 1 Edmonds City Code 5.05
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 10/09/2008 11:29 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 10/09/2008 11:42 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 10/09/2008 02:39 PM APRV
Form Started By: Jana
Spellman
Started On: 10/09/2008 10:45
AM
Final Approval Date: 10/09/2008
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