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Resources for Washington's Cities and Towns
September 1996

Articles

Caught in the Web!
Contacting MRSC Staff via the Internet
Programs for Youth and Youth at Risk
Electronic Filing of Federal Taxes Will be Required of Most Cities Starting January 1, 1997
Telecommunications Update
Ask MRSC
Resource Sharing - Information Partnership Program
New Ordinances
New Acquisitions

Caught in the Web!

Municipal Research & Services Center now has a Web site! This past June, the MRSC site on the Internet's World Wide Web came online. As most of you know, MRSC's electronic bulletin board system, MRSC Online, has been operating and available since June of 1993. These two systems provide essentially the same information, but the Web site allows you to search, view, and download MRSC information over the Internet using browser software. Our Web site location is http://www.mrsc.org. You don't need to register with MRSC, and you don't need a password to access the site.

You do, however, need an account with an Internet provider. Those of you who do not currently have an Internet account may continue using the bulletin board system. But many people find the Web easier to use. Once you have learned to browse Web sites, you can browse the MRSC Web site in the same manner without having to learn a specialized bulletin board system.

In some cases, you may be able to obtain a free or lowcost Internet subscription from your long-distance provider. For information about the AT&T WorldNet service, call 1-800-967-5363. Those of you in urban areas, and some of you in rural areas, have access to a range of Internet providers. In Pend Oreille County, the city of Newport was able to obtain Internet access via the school district. MRSC can provide you with a list of providers operating in the state of Washington.

What's Available on the MRSC Web Site?

Online Databases

The Washington State Office of the Code Reviser has made the full-text of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) available for you to search on the MRSC site. By entering a keyword or phrase you can locate RCW or WAC sections and then read, print or save the section to a file. Some of the customers of the Code Publishing Co. have also posted the full-text of their municipal codes on the site. If you would like to find out about making your municipal code searchable by your citizens on the Web, contact Bill Ferensen at Code Publishing, (206) 527-6831.

You may also search databases prepared by the MRSC library staff. The Ordinance database contains summaries of ordinances for the past seven years. By searching this database by keyword, you can locate ordinances on topics of interest, and then obtain a paper copy from the MRSC library. In a few cases, the ordinance itself may be available for you to print or save to a file. Over the coming year, the MRSC library staff will be contacting more cities about providing their ordinances to MRSC in electronic format so that we may make them available on the Web site.

The MRSC library staff has also prepared a database containing summaries of the private contractsand interlocal agreements held by our library. In the future, we plan to provide you with access to our library catalog by setting up a link from the Web page into the bulletin board system.

Information by Subject

In addition to the databases, MRSC staff has prepared information by subject which you may browse, print, or save to a file from the site. We've organized this information under the following main subject headings: Finance, Human Services, Information Services, Legal, Organization & Management, Parks & Recreation, Personnel, Planning/Community Development, Public Safety, Public Works, and Telecommunications. Each main subject page includes a variety of topics which in turn may contain key reference sources, statutes, court decisions, administrative regulations, frequently-asked questions, a selected bibliography, a list of contacts, and documents such as ordinances, policies, articles, and reports. (As you read this article, MRSC staff continues to diligently prepare and piece together the information for each topic we've identified.)

For example, on the Planning page, we have posted information on General Comprehensive Planning/Growth Management, Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Impact Fees, Regulatory Reform/ESHB 1724, SHB 2386, and Skateboard Parks. Each of these topics, in turn, has a list of associated documents. Under SHB 2386, for example, you would find the following documents: "Local Land Use & Environment Codes Checklist," "Helpful Handbook Hints," and "Permit Assistance Handouts: What should cities and counties include to address SHB 2386?"

Posting City and Professional Association Pages

MRSC would be happy to post Web pages for any city in the state with two stipulations: (1) The total disk space needed for the pages cannot exceed one megabyte (additional space may be available for a fee); and (2) MRSC will post the pages as you provide them. You may direct general questions about preparing Web pages to Fred Ward. Staff limitations prohibit us from designing city pages.

We also encourage professional associations such as WSAMA, WCMA, WMCA, WFOA and APWA to use the MRSC site to make information available to members and potential members. This information might include the organization's statement of purpose, bylaws, membership list, conference registration information and forms, and announcements of training events. While MRSC is not staffed to design Web pages for the associations, we would be happy to work with members to post pages that you have prepared.

Contact Fred Ward at MRSC to make the arrangements for posting either a city page or association page.

After you've had a chance to browse the Web site, we welcome your comments and suggestions. Please let us know the type of information that most interests you. MRSC encourages you to come and get "caught in the Web." We think you'll like it.

Fred Ward, Information Systems Specialist

Contacting MRSC Staff via the Internet

Each MRSC staff member now has an Internet E-mail address (see below) which you are welcome to use for correspondence purposes. However, please send all time-sensitive inquiries and library requests to our general address, mrsc@mrsc.org. We ask that you use this address for two reasons. First, just as our receptionist routes incoming phone inquiries to staff based on expertise and workload demands, we need to use the same method for assigning Internet inquiries. SEcond, a particular staff member may be out of the office on any given day or week. You may indicate the name of particular staff members in the body of your message, and your request will be forwarded to them when possible; but to ensure that we handle your request in a timely manner, address the message to mrsc@mrsc.org.

MRSC Internet Addresses:

Programs for Youth & Youth at Risk

Over the past ten years juvenile crime and violence has escalated to an alarming degree. In the United States juvenile violent crime has risen over 41 percent. In 1991 juveniles were responsible for 20 percent of all violent crimes in the country. Washington State's violent crime arrests of juveniles jumped from 1,343 in 1983 to 2,822 in 1994. The increase in violent crime is attributed to the use of guns, the rise of gangs, high drug use, and unstable domestic lives. Communities are paying for this national tragedy in higher costs for incarceration, property maintenance, police and fire protection, education and social welfare.

But many communities are effecting positive responses to the problems of youth at risk. They are creating environments where youth aged 10-17 can gather in safety and comfort. Programs have been organized where teens can participate in recreation, education, and community based activities. Many cities are noticing a correlation between the juvenile crime rate and their youth programs. Mountlake Terrace, with a strong youth intervention program known as the "Neutral Zone" run by their police department, reported a dramatic dip in juvenile arrests - 30 percent in 1995.

Research has shown that punishment-oriented solutions to juvenile crime, such as longer incarceration and stronger confinement measures, are less effective and more expensive than intervention. Many cities find that youth programming is in their community's best interests. The MRSC library has created a detailed, annotated bibliography of materials focusing on youth and youth at risk programming. They contain statistics and information on juvenile justice, youth community and recreation programming, with many examples of how other communities across Washington and the United States have created stimulating and safe environments for their youth. The library has also created a directory of those Washington cities actively involved in youth programming. You may access these at our Web site http://www.mrsc.org or phone the library at (206) 625-1300 to request a copy of Selections from the MRSC Library on Youth Programming and/or Directory of Washington Cities offering Youth Programs.

Electronic Filing of Federal Taxes Will Be Required of Most Cities Starting January 1, 1997

Most employers - including cities and towns - will be required to make electronic fund transfers of withheld income, social security, and Medicare taxes beginning January 1, 1997. This results from amendments to the internal revenue code specified in NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement. If your city or town submitted $50,000 or more in withheld taxes during calendar year 1995, this January 1, 1997 requirement applies to you. If your city or town has not had to submit a total of $50,000 up until now, but will during calendar year 1996, the requirement will apply to you beginning January 1, 1998. If your city or town submits a total of $20,000 or more in withheld taxes during calendar year 1997, electronic fund transfers will be required of you beginning January 1, 1999. This requirement and the phase-in dates are mandatory.

The source of this information is Publication 15, entitled Circular E, Employer's Tax Guide, from the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury. This document and all other forms from the IRS are available by calling (800) 829-3676.

Some of the smaller cities have expressed concern about their ability to make the required electronicfund transfers, since they may have a computer but do not have a modem. There is a way to have it done for you, working with your city's primary bank. The bank should be able to do it for you, but you will still have to provide them the data and the authorization.

IRS Regulations list the following "Key Steps To Understanding IRS Electronic Fund Transfer Rules:"

Understand rules (call Taxlink at (800) 829-5469 or write the IRS).
Measure threshold amount and determine your effective date.
Secure internal resources (systems) to make changes.
Write department procedures.

Telecommunications Update

Telecommunications Technology & Regulation in Flux
Changes Impact Washington Cities

Rapid changes in telecommunications technology and regulation will continue for the foreseeable future. Accept the fact that things are in flux. It is likely there will be telecommunications related legislation proposed at the upcoming session in Olympia. This legislation will impact the authority of Washington cities and towns to regulate and/or tax various aspects of the telecommunications industry. The federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 established parameters concerning federal, state, and local government jurisdiction over telecommunications. State legislation and FCC rules (now in the process of being adopted) will complete the picture.

The installation of underground fiber optic cables requires street cuts in city rights of way and shortens the life of pavement. Roadway repair and replacement costs could have a considerable financial impact on some city budgets. AWC and local officials will need to lobby hard to ensure that cities and towns maintain the authority to collect adequate franchise fees and taxes to offset the impact of the information superhighway on our local streets and roads. Some people are speculating that technological advances will result in most telecommunications being conducted by wireless equipment, i.e., satellite or cellular technology. At this time, no one is sure. Many companies are pursuing one or both tracks. The result has been a rush of companies, particularly in the more densely populated areas of the state, seeking approval from city officials to install (or upgrade) their wired or wireless telecommunications infrastructure.

Many cities throughout the country are considering passing what has become known as "Master Telecommunications Ordinances." Some have already done so. The purpose of such ordinances is twofold: (1) to establish administrative procedures within the city government for handling registration, franchising, and licensing of telecommunications providers; and (2) to establish uniformrequirements on all telecommunications providers concerning the permitting process for installation of telecommunications equipment within the city. If the permitting process is not coordinated, there may be unnecessary street cuts for installation of cabling, or unnecessary poles erected for wireless antennae that could perhaps have been co-located. An efficient process will expedite processing and lessen the amount of digging in city rights of way, thus saving money and inconvenience to the public. Such ordinances should clearly provide the city with an opportunity to evaluate any proposal for installation of equipment in the right of way. This will enable the city to ensure that wired or wireless equipment does not interfere with previously installed equipment or other uses of the municipal rights of way.

MRSC has prepared a compilation of articles regarding the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and its impact on local governments. We have also prepared a compilation of various telecommunications ordinances and franchise agreements. These compilations may be borrowed by calling the MRSC library. We are requesting that cities and towns in Washington supply MRSC with copies of new telecommunications ordinances and agreements in electronic format. This will allow us to more easily share them with other cities and towns. For further information, review the Telecommunications section on the MRSC Web site, http://www.mrsc.org, or call Jim Doherty, MRSC Legal Consultant.

Ask MRSC

Budget Amendment - Must the council hold a public hearing to amend the budget?

No, a public hearing is not required for a budget amendment. However, depending on the issues involved, it may be good public policy to hold a hearing.

Cemetery Rates - May cemetery rates be set by resolution?

State law does not require that cemetery rates be set by ordinance and some cities do this by resolution. However, if the rates have been set by ordinance in the past, then an ordinance should be used to amend or repeal those rates.

Changing Date of Council Meeting - How may a city temporarily change the date of the regular council meeting?

A city can change its regularly established council meeting date by amending the basic ordinance that establishes the time and place for the regular meeting to indicate the new time and place, and thenreamending back to the original language once the temporary period has expired.

Another way to change the regularly scheduled date would be to follow the procedure in the Open Public Meetings Act for adjourning a regular meeting to a time and place specified in the order of adjournment. RCW 42.30.090 indicates that less than a quorum of the council may adjourn a meeting in this manner. If all the members are absent from a regular meeting, the clerk or secretary of the governing body may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated time and place. Written notice of the adjournment must be given in the same manner as provided in RCW 42.30.080 for special meetings. A copy of the order or notice of adjournment must be conspicuously posted immediately after the time of the adjournment on or near the door of the place where the regular meeting was held. If a regular meeting is adjourned as provided in the statute, then the resulting meeting is a regular meeting for all purposes.

Compensatory Time - Is the time a non-exempt city employee spends traveling to a required job-related seminar in another city considered to be compensable time?

Yes. The general rule under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act is that time spent by a non-exempt employee as part of the employer's principal activity must be counted as hours worked. Normally commuting time to and from the work site is not compensable. But when an employee is traveling out of town for the employer's benefit and at the employer's request, the travel time is considered part of the "principal activity" of the employer, so the time is compensable. See 29 C.F.R. 785.37 and 785.38.

Conditional Use Permit - When the public hearing notice is published for a conditional use permit must the name and address of the applicant be included in the notice?

Although the address of the property in question must be included in the notice, there is no requirement that the name and address of the applicant be included. For the most part, state law does not dictate the nature of the notice of the hearing required for a zone change or other land use related actions, such as a variance or conditional use permit. RCW 35A.63.150 states: "The legislative body may provide by ordinances for such additional public hearings and notice thereof as it deems to be appropriate." Thus, the council has some latitude in determining the nature of the notice to be given for a required hearing. Due process, of course, requires that notice be adequate to give interested persons an opportunity to act.

Council Agenda - Does the mayor have the authority to control which items are placed on the agenda for a council meeting?

The agenda for a council meeting ultimately should be controlled by the council, not the mayor. Although the mayor is usually the presiding officer at the meeting, he or she does not have the authority to refuse to place on the agenda items the council wishes to discuss.

Council Vacancy - Must a city advertise to fill a city council vacancy?

No. The vacancy must be filled by a majority vote of the council, but state law does not require that notice or advertising procedures be followed. The method for filling vacancies is a policy decision for the council.

Criminal Justice Costs - Did the legislature recently amend the statutes requiring cities to reimburse counties for criminal justice costs?

Yes. Ch. 39.34 was amended by ESSB 6211, Ch. 308, Laws of 1996, and becomes effective January 1, 1997. Every city or town is responsible for the costs associated with prosecution, adjudication, sentencing and incarceration of persons charged with committing misdemeanors within their jurisdiction. The new legislation sets out the principles which must be followed when negotiating with counties for sharing criminal justice responsibilities and costs. Binding arbitration can be required by either a city or a county when no agreement can be reached.

Hearing Examiner - What is the effect of a hearing examiner's decision in a code city?

The statute on hearing examiners was amended in 1995. RCW 35A.63.170 now provides three possible effects of a decision made by a hearing examiner: (1) a recommendation to the city council; (2) an administrative decision appealable within a specified time period to the city council; (3) except for rezones, a final decision of the legislative body. In its ordinance creating the position of hearing examiner, a city should specify which of these options will be utilized.

Overtime Pay - Do hours spent on vacation or sick leave count as compensable work hours for figuring overtime under FLSA?

No. The FLSA only counts hours actually worked to determine if an employee must be paid overtime. If an employee has two days of vacation and then works 40 hours the next four days, no overtime pay is required under FLSA or state law.

Smoking - May a city allow smoking in certain areas of city hall or in other city work areas?

Under state law, employers are prohibited from allowing smoking in the "office work environment." This means no smoking in any indoor or enclosed occupied space where work is performed, and includes associated spaces such as cafeterias or meeting rooms. (See WAC 296-62-1200-12007.)

Traffic Fines - Is there a statute which deals with doubling traffic fines for speeding violations committed in construction zones?

RCW 46.61.527 provides for double fines when speeding offenses occur in construction zones. This provision is part of the Model Traffic Ordinance (see WAC 308-330-425).

Resource Sharing - Information Partnership Program

Summertime means building time, as warm weather and clear skies allow many homeowners and contractors to spend quality time adding on to their homes and businesses. But so much time can be wasted (and time, so they say, is money) as builders move slowly through a maze of rules and regulations about what permits to obtain and what steps to take when. A complicated and difficult permit process means wasted time, illegal additions, lost revenue, inadequate (and dangerous) dwellings. But many cities are meeting the challenge by streamlining their permit process, having staff available for public support, and publishing helpful booklets and brochures that guide citizens through the land use and construction process. And MRSC has them! Thanks to Information Partnership cities who have donated their permit process handbook efforts, the library has these materials for cities to borrow and view.

The Information Partnership Program seeks current materials from the cities and towns of Washington. The materials received provide answers and support to the challenges faced by municipalities every day. You may order the materials below by contacting the MRSC library at 1-800-933-6772 or (206) 625-1300, fax (206) 625-1220, or e-mail us at mrsc@wln.com.

Administrative Policy Manuals

Five policies: Mail/Banking, Financial Statements, Checkbook at Utilities Desk, Petty Cash, & Requisitions for Training [5 p.]. Deer Park, v.d. (G 4.1100)

Policies and Procedures Manual [127 p.] - Though somewhat dated, still a good comprehensive administrative manual covering personnel, boards and commissions, customer service, purchasing & bids, land use permits, taxing & assessments, special licenses, and city facilities. Ellensburg, 1989. (G4.1100 E43 P65 1989)

Entiat City Hall Operating Procedures Manual [1 vol.] - Includes clerical duties, procedures for investments, permits, land use, finance, payroll, ordinances, and misc. city business. Entiat, n.d. (G 4.1100 E52 O65)

Fire Department Manual [1 vol.] - Includes administration, personnel, training and education, health and safety, fire prevention, physical resources, and incident response. Poulsbo, 1989- revisions. (PS 3.0000 P58 C55)

Police Department Operations Manual [245 p.] - Contains departmental policies, operational procedures, administrative procedures, rules, regulations, disciplinary code and the police reserve manual. Poulsbo, 1988. (PS 6.1300 P58 1988)

Board of Adjustment Rules & Procedures

Board of Adjustment Code of the City of Bellingham (Municipal Code Chapter 2.54) [2 p.] - Includes composition, organization, rules, meetings, powers & duties of the board. Bellingham, n.d.(PL 2.3000)

Board of Adjustment Code of the City of Camas (Municipal Code Chapter 18.76.090 - 18.76.220) [7 p.] - Includes composition, organization, rules, meetings, powers & duties of the board. Camas, 1993. (PL 2.3000)

Coupeville Ordinance No. 520, Coupeville development regulations - Establishes new administrative procedures for reviewing applications under Title 10 [33 p.]. Coupeville, 3/25/96 (PL 2.3000)

Coupeville Ordinance No. 521- Excludes certain permits and actions from the procedural requirements in chapter 10.20 of the Coupeville development regulations [1 p.]. Coupeville, 3/25/96 (PL 2.3000)

East Wenatchee Municipal Code, Chapter 17.96, Board of Adjustment [2 p.]. East Wenatchee, n.d. (PL 2.3000)

Omak Municipal Code, Chapter 2.26, Board of Adjustment [1 p.]. Omak, 12/95. (PL 2.3000)

Computer & Communication Purchasing Plans & Contracts

RFP on a computerized maintenance management system for public works department [58 p]. Bellingham, n.d. (IS 1.2000)

RFP for Toshiba telephone system upgrades & voice mail systems [31 p.]. Bellingham, 4/8/96. (IS 1.2000)

Software license agreement between city of Bellingham and Hansen Information Technologies, Inc. [12 p.]. A plan to create a work order maintenance management system which will interface with the city's ARC INFO GIS system, Bellingham, 5/96. (IS 2.2000)

Agreement for services between the city of Des Moines and The Brodie Group [6 p.]. A contract to provide assistance with digitizing additional city planning area, setting up Geographic Information System (GIS) software, database access and training in GIS operations to staff. Des Moines, 9/94.(IS 1.2000)

Specifications for computer hardware and software for libraries [10 p.] A spec & bid package for personal computers for placement in area public schools and the public library. Ellensburg, 7/28/95. (IS 1.2000)

Specifications for computer hardware (police department) [10 p.] A spec & bid package for personal computers for placement in Ellensburg Police Dept. Ellensburg, 3/27/95. (IS 1.2000)

RFP for office computer system [6 p.]. Includes proposal spec sheets, notice to bidders, qualification sheet. Leavenworth, 1996. (IS 1.0000)

RFP for hardware, networking, peripherals and office management software to support network implementation [9 p.]. Includes specs for administration bldg., planning, public works, engineering/building, fire and police departments. Poulsbo, 1995. (IS 1.2000)

Cost/Benefit Analyses

Annexation cost/benefit analysis, Tumwater business park/Jones quarry [10 p.] A cost/benefit analysis of land planned for commercial-industrial use. Tumwater, 4/21/92. (G 3.1110 T83 A55 1992**)

Personnel

Labor agreement by and between the city of Deer Park and the Teamsters Union Local #582, January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1998 [18 p.]. Labor contract between city management and regular employees. Deer Park, 12/95. (PE 9.3200)

Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual [21 p.]. Deer Park, 10/93. (PE 6.0500 D4 P45 1993)

Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual [40 p.]. Entiat, 1/92 (PE 6.0500 E52 P4 1992)

Permit Assistance

Bellingham Fire Department, Building Services Division Building Permit brochures [96 sheets., various pagings]. A collection of brochures for the public explaining building permit procedures including residential, commercial, foundation, demolition, residential plan review guide, tenant improvement permits, accessible parking requirements, residential energy code, decks, toilets, accessory dwelling unit permit. Bellingham, 1995. (C 3.0000 B45 B86 1995)

Bellingham Public Works Department Land Use permit brochures [34 p.]. A collection of brochures for explaining land use engineering permits such as right-of-way use permits, water main extension, sewer main extension, street extension, water service, sewer service, street obstruction, LID process, latecomers agreement, & water distribution system development standards. Bellingham, 1986? (PL 2.1110 B45 P83 1986)

New construction brochure [13 p]. Includes necessary steps to be taken for residential construction permit process, with impact fee schedule, zoning requirements, building valuation data, water and sewer fee chart, mechanical permit fees, plumbing permit fees, and plot plan. Camas, 1996 (C 3.0000 C3 N48 1996**)

Development assistance brochures [31 p.]. Includes pre-construction conferences, residential, commercial, & manufactured home permits, residential stairway, change of use permits, sign permits, woodstove installations, and zoning requirements. Deer Park, n.d. (C 3.0000 D4 D48 1996)

Guidelines for permitting of new construction & alterations in the city of Ellensburg [22 p.]. A booklet outlining new & existing construction permits and a nice flow chart to aid in the process.Ellensburg, 9/95. (C 3.0000 E43 G85 1995**)

Ellensburg Ordinance No. 4028 [25 p.]. Relates to the administration of land use permits, complying with the requirements of ESHB 1724 and amending chapters of the Ellensburg Municipal City Code. Ellensburg, 5/6/96. (PL 2.0500)

Federal Way permit assistance handouts compilation [1 vol.]. Includes building permit applications and standards/product availability for many building projects. Federal Way, 1996. (C 3.0000 F4 F45)

Residential building permit handout [1 p.] Leavenworth, n.d. (C 3.0000)

City of Omak Information Brochure on Building & Development and Parks & Recreation services; Information for building permit [4 p.]. Omak, n.d. (C 3.0000)

Safety Manuals

Accident Prevention and Safety Manual [41 p.]. A concise manual addressing safety policy, basic safety program, accident prevention, and procedures to take once involved in an accident. Bellevue, 6/94. (PE 1.6000 B44 A3 1994)

Safety and Accident Prevention Manual [28 p.]. An all employee commitment to safety planning made this manual possible. Tumwater, 12/93. (PE 1.6000 T83 S235 1993)

Tree Protection or Master Plans

Tree and vegetation code of the city of Bellingham (Municipal Code Chapter 13.40) [10 p.]. Includes responsibilities for planting, maintenance, and removal of trees. Bellingham, 1992. (PL 5.7210)

Coulee Dam Ordinance No. 382 [2 p.]. Adopts an interim tree removal policy and provides penalties for violation. Coulee Dam, 8/90. (PL 5.7210)

Seattle Street Tree Master Plan Phase 2 [25 p.+ col. map]. Presents tree planting priorities along arterial streets and selects the best types of trees for the locations. Seattle, 1995. (PL 5.7210 S42 S87 1995**)

Erica Zwick, Coordinator
Information Partnership Program

New Ordinances

Crimes and Violations

Curfew - Parental Responsibility - Failure to Supervise Minor - Offenses - Long Beach Ordinance No. 694. Passed 6/96. (PS 7.4272)

Nuisances - Graffiti - Property Destruction - Clean-up - Seattle Ordinance No. 118082 requires the removal of graffiti; declares that property may become a nuisance owing to the failure of responsible parties to remove graffiti after having been requested to do so by the city; establishes a process for voluntary or involuntary clean-up expenses; creates civil remedies. Passed 4/96. (PS 7.1100)

Nuisances - Junk Vehicles and Junk - Outdoor Storage Regulations - Mukilteo Ordinance No. 887. Passed 6/96. (PS 9.1087)

Police - Community Service Inspectors - Limited Police Powers Authorized - Abandoned Vehicles - Unlawful Parking - Vancouver Ordinance No. 3242. Passed 5/96. (PS 6.1200)

Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution Center - Bellevue Ordinance No. 4885 approves a plan for the mediation and settlement of disputes; establishes the city's dispute resolution center pursuant to chapter 7.75 RCW adding a new chapter 3.70 to the Bellevue city code. Passed 6/96. (PS 8.0000)

Government

City Council Rules - Quasi-judicial Appeals - Tacoma Ordinance No 25849 adds a new chapter 1.70 to the municipal code, "Appeals to the City Council." Passed 3/96. (G 4.2500)

Housing

Accessory Dwelling Units - Battle Ground Ordinance No. 96-800 adds accessory apartments to all residential areas of city. Passed 6/96. (HO 4.1100)

Personnel

New Personnel Policies - Bothell Resolution No. 985. Passed 5/96. (PE 6.0500, PE 6.0500 B67 P4 1996)

Planning

Concurrency - Adequate Facilities - Transportation Facility Charge - Yelm Ordinance No. 580. Passed 5/96. (PL 8.6220)

Historic Preservation - New Code Chapter Adopted - Vancouver Ordinance No. M-3243. Passed 5/96. (PL 10.3000)

Residential District - Infill Development Policies - Implements Comprehensive Plan - Battle Ground Ordinance No. 96-803. Passed 6/96. (PL 5.6200)

Public Records

Geographic Information - GIS -Fee Schedule - Seattle Ordinance No. 118186. Passed 6/96. (G 5.9500)

Streets and Sidewalks

Sidewalk Repair - Tacoma Ordinance No. 25912 amends sidewalk repair provisions by providing that an abutting property shall not be charged with the costs of rEconstruction if the rEconstruction is required to correct deterioration or damage to the sidewalk that is the direct result of actions by the city or its agents, or to correct deterioration or damage that is the direct result of the city's failure to enforce its ordinances. Passed 7/96. (S 4.2000)

Traffic

Noise - Congestion - Residential Areas - Mitigation - Des Moines Ordinance No. 134 enacts a new municipal code chapter entitled, "Special Driving and Operating Regulations." Passed 4/95. (T 3.4200)

Utilities

Solid Waste - Composting - Sale of Compost - Policies - Langley Resolution No. 557. Passed 7/96. (UR 4.1000)

Wireless Communications

Wireless Communications - Chapter Added to Development Code - Edmonds Ordinance No. 3099. Passed 7/96. (PL 8.3725)

Wireless Communications Siting - Cellular - Zoning - Medina Ordinance No. 609 establishes appropriate locations, regulations and development standards for wireless communication facilities; provides for periodic review; establishes permit limitations. Passed 7/96. (PL 8.3725)

New Acquisitions

Accounting Issues and Practices: A Guide for Smaller Governments, by Gregory S. Allison, GFOA, Chicago, 163 p. A comprehensive guide to accounting and financial reporting issues faced daily by small government officials, including the accounting process, purchasing, personnel and payroll issues, managing cash & investments, fixed assets, debt activities, budgeting, electronic data processing, financial reporting, internal and external auditing. (F 2.0000 A33 1996)

Capital Improvement Programming: A Guide for Smaller Governments, by Patricia Tigue, GFOA, Chicago, 162 p. A guide to improving and financing capital improvements and infrastructure for smaller cities & towns. (PL 12.0000 C36 1996)

Cellular Facilities: A Survey of Current Zoning Practices, by Michelle Gregory with Douglas Martin in Zoning News [April 1996], APA, Chicago, 6 p. (PL 0.0000 A6z 4/96)

City of Battle Ground Compensation & Organizational Management Study, Rivendell Group, Brian D. Olson, president, North Bend, WA, 33 p.+appendices. A study undertaken to examine the management of Battle Ground's city government and recommend changes to create an efficient dynamic organizational style. (G 1.4000 B3 C65 1996)

A Compendium of Articles on Residential Street Traffic Controls: Compiled from Publications of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, D.C., 142 p., ill. Includes articles on residential traffic control policies, geometric design and traffic control devices for residential streets (traffic calming speed humps, bumps, rumble strips), effectiveness of residential speed control programs, and neighborhood traffic management case studies. (T 3.4000 C76 1995)

Cost-benefit Analysis: Concepts and Practice, by Anthony E. Boardman, David H. Greenberg, Aidan R. Vining, David L. Weimer, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J., 493 p. A textbook of cost effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis. (F 1.6100 C688 1996)

Design Review: From Historic Preservation to Site Plans [videorecording], with Bruce Race, Carolyn Torma, Nore' Winter, APA, Planning Commissioners Service, Chicago, 1 kit (2 videos: 2 1/4 hrs. + 3 workbooks, ill.). This video helps planning staff and commissioners understand their roles in the design review process, the criteria by which projects are evaluated, and the place that is occupied by a single project within the overall design goals for the community. (PL 10.4000 D456 1995 VID)

An Elected Official's Guide to Investing, by M. Corinne Larson, GFOA, Chicago, 95 p. A guide designed to provide answers to commonly asked questions about investment of public funds and provide elected officials with basic investment principles and practices. (F 5.7100 E54 1996)

Funding Sources for Community and Economic Development 1996: A Guide to Current Sources for Local Programs and Projects with a Guide to Proposal Planning and Writing, by Lynn E. Minor, Oryx Press, Phoenix, AZ, 854 p. A grants foundation source book with a guide to grant and proposal writing. Targeted to assist community and Economic development programs. (F 5.3300 F85 1996)

Implementation Challenges in Community Policing: Innovative Neighborhood-Oriented Policing in Eight Cities, by Susan Sadd and Randolph M. Grinc, NIJ, Washington, D.C., 19 p. Chronicles the ups and downs of community policing programs in eight U.S. cities. (PS 0.0000 N3 R455 2/96)

Legal & Effective Employment Manual, Coastal Video communications, Virginia Beach, VA, Coastal Comm.,1 v. (various pagings). Includes legal & effective interviewing, performance appraisals, and employment terminations. (PE 4.0000 L44 1996)

Light Bulbs for Leaders: A Guide Book for Team Learning, by Barbara Pate Glacel & Emile A. Robert, Jr., John Wiley & Sons, New York, 146 p. A guidebook that describes a fictitious company that must radically alter its management to a more team-oriented style in order to survive. (G 9.1200 L54 1996)

Making Streets That Work [videorecording], City of Seattle, May 1996, Seattle, WA, 1 videocassette (VHS) (14:30 min.). A guide on how citizens working with government can design and create a neighborhood traffic plan. Companion book also available. (S 1.3000 M35 1996 VID)

Master Plan for Issaquah Police Department: Exiting Facilities, Site Analysis & Selection, Administration, Operations, Jail Facilities, prepared by Easters & Kittle, July 11, 1995, Issaquah, WA., 44 p. (PP 6.4500 I75 M38 1995)

New Community Networks: Wired for Change, by Douglas Schuler, Addison-Wesley, New York, 528 p., ill. A treatise on community networking, when groups of like interests or needs band together and communicate using appropriate technologies. (IS 7.1000 N48 1996)

The Operating Budget: A Guide for Smaller Governments, by Juliet Carol Powdar, GFOA, Chicago, 131 p. A guide to the budget process and financial management for smaller cities and towns. (F 3.0000 O64 1996)

Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines, by James D. Mertes and James R. Hall, NRPA, Arlington, VA, 164 p., ill. Replaces the 1983 "Recreation, park and open space standards and guidelines." A planning manual for parks and recreation design. (P 3.0000 P36 1995)

Project Manual, City of Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, WA, 72 p. Includes relevant documents (bid forms, agreements, affidavits), information for bidders, bid procedures and conditions, award and execution, scope of work, control of work, control of material, legal relations and responsibilities to the public, prosecution and progress, measurement and payment. (PW 1.2000 B29 P66 1996)

Recreating the Fire Service, by William J. Hewitt, 1st ed., Kendall Pubs., Ottawa, Ontario, 212 p. Re-engineering the fire service and fire department management. (PS 3.1000 R43 1995)

Take Back Your Streets: How to Protect Communities from Asphalt and Traffic, by Stephen H. Burrington & Veronica Thiebach, Conservation Law Foundation, 2nd ed., Boston, MA, 54 p., ill. A guide to preserving neighborhood roadways and preventing road widening measures which only increase traffic, destroy front yards and pedestrian spaces, and negatively impact communities. Presents a number of laws and ideas related to traffic calming and slowing. (T 4.0000 T354 1995)

Tribal Land-use Power: A Primer for Planners, by Alan Sweeney in PAS Memo [May 1996], APA, Chicago, 4 p., ill. Examines the differences in land use planning and zoning on Native American tribal lands, tribal sovereignty, and the issue of Indian gaming. (PL 0.0000 A6pm 5/96)

The Yakima Coreplan: Investing in the Future of Downtown Through Discovery of its Strengths, The Citizens of Yakima in conjunction with City of Yakima, Department of Community and Economic Development, Yakima, WA, 77 p., ill., map (col.). A revision of the Yakima Downtown Futures Plan of 1987. Addresses downtown neighborhoods including perceptual and physical images. Includes incentive programs to promote downtown housing. (PL 5.2220 Y33 Y35 1996)

Youth Participation and Community Building, by John E. Kyle in Issues and Options, May 1996,(NLC), Washington, D.C., 18 p. A collection of ideas and programs on how to involve youth in becoming active citizens in our communities. (H 4.3000 I8 v.4:4 c.2**)