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05/01/1990 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO MAY 15, 1990 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 1, 1990 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT STAFF Larry Naughten, Mayor Dan Prinz, Police Chief John Nordquist, Council President Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Duane Bowman, Asst. City Planner Roger Hertrich, Councilmember Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager William Kasper, Councilmember John Lien, Wellness Committee Jeff Palmer, Councilmember John Bissell, Wellness Committee Jack Wilson, Councilmember Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Brian Mason, Student Representative Scott Snyder, City Attorney Karin Noyes, Recorder ABSENT Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember The meeting was recessed at 7:01 p.m. for an executive session for a report to the Council by the Cable*TV Consultant regarding the Cable TV franchise request for proposal. The meeting recon- vened at 8:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Items (C) and (G) were removed from the consent agenda. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 1990 &(D) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON THE ADMIRAL WAY FAM PROJECT ��(E) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INSTRUMENTATION TEST EQUIPMENT b,,,,,tr - (F) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM JOHN P. HENDRIX AND RANDI ANN TIEGLAND-HENDRIX FOR 10' GCcuw RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 17130 76TH AVENUE WEST P� G (H) AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GAYNOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS/DESIGNERS, INC., FOR PINE.RIDGE MASTER PLAN WITH INTERPRETIVE PLANS FOR GOODHOPE POND AND UNION OIL MARSH P AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR COMPLETION OF REROOFING OF ANDERSON CENTER fltem (C) on the Consent Agenda] _ Councilmember Kasper said he does not know what portion of the center is being proposed for reroofing. He said he has not been able to discuss this with the appropriate staff. Councilmember Dwyer commented that, obviously, the reroofing project has been budgeted for and designed. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED TO PLACE ITEM (C) ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA OF MAY 8, 1990. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, THAT ITEM (C) BE DISCUSSED AT THE END OF THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST OPPOSED TO THE MOTION. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED_ ORDINANCE PROHIBITING TANDEM PARKING [Item (G) on the Consent Agenda Councilmember Hertrich noted that the ordinance has been changed and distributed to the Council. �y�kt►�'' He suggested that rather than state that tandem parking should not be utilized, the ordinance should prohibit tandem parking. Councilmember Kasper felt they are making a big mistake to limit tandem parking off street entire- ly. Councilmember Wilson agreed. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, FOR PASSAGE OF THE ORDINANCE AS DISTRIBUTED WITH THE REVISION STATED ABOVE. Councilmember Dwyer said he voted for the motion at the last meeting to prohibit tandem parking. However, he would like to be persuaded either way. He suggested that those who will vote against the ordinance explain their reasoning. Councilmember Kasper said one reason is that tandem parking exists around many of the buildings in the City and this ordinance would prohibit this type of parking. He said there is a lot of commercial business utilizing. tandem parking at this time and this ordinance would not just apply to new construction but would be intact throughout the entire City. Councilmember Palmer said he understands that the ordinance as approved at the last meeting would only prohibit tandem parking as part of the required off-street parking. Tandem -parking cannot be used as part of the required off-street parking spaces. City_Attorney Snyder said he would support the original draft of the ordinance for the reasons stated by Councilmember Palmer. He explained that the Architectural Design Board (ADB) can only approve a parking plan that meets the Code requirements so prohibiting tandem parking outright could create problems. Councilmember Hertrich said the reason he suggested the change is because it was not discussed at the last meeting and he wanted to put it on the Community Services Committee agenda for discus- sion to see if this change would be appropriate. Councilmember Dwyer suggested that if the motion on the floor would do something other than the intent of the original motion, maybe the Council should bring this discussion back to a work meeting to discuss this particular issue without bringing the entire ordinance back. Councilmember Kasper felt this ordinance is a result of one instance in an alley. He felt this ordinance could create problems for the units which are already built. This will push the park- ing out onto the street. He felt the Council should review this issue further before making any Code changes. He felt the City should not change something that has been working for years. He suggested that the Council take another look at this issue. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, THAT THIS DISCUSSION BE TABLED AND PLACED ON THE NEXT WORK MEETING AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. AUDIENCE Z0140 Tom Pinkham, 18610 Sound View Place, said that although there was not a sign-up sheet for the landscape policy discussion (Item 7 on the agenda), he would like to make a few comments. He T XD commended the Council on the revisions. He said it is nice to have the possibility of nose-to- nose parking in Edmonds eliminated. He encouraged the Council to adopt the proposal before them. In doing so, he wished the Council would not drop the subject, especially in the multiple family zones. He thought in order to provide a higher standard of living and meet the density requirements in the downtown area, the Council should go one step further and require parking lots to have the same setbacks as the buildings. He said it is not any less offensive to have the neighbor's car parked along the property line than a building. REPORT ON CITY WELLNESS PROGRAM AND AWARD OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO WELLNESS COMMITTEE ,��Personnel Manager Brent Hunter reported on the wellness program by saying that last year the staff received permission to participate in the incentive program for the Association of Washing- ton Cities. This participation was successful and the City has received a $4,000 Wellness Incen- tive Award from AWC. John Lien reviewed the projects which the Wellness Committee offered the City employees last year.. He said the goal was to improve the lifestyle, morale and productivity of the staff and to hold down health care costs. He said they have conducted a health risk assessment for some em- ployees. This assessment has helped the Committee decide which activities to schedule for the coming year. He said they would like to use the $4,000 to implement these programs. John Bissell reviewed the projects the Committee is planning for this year. He said these pro- grams not only help the employees better themselves, it also helps them better their job perfor- mance. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 May 1, 1990 Mayor Naughten awarded Recognition Certificates to those members of the Wellness Committee who were present. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, THAT THE $4,000 BE BUDGETED INTO THE PERSONNEL OFFICE'S BUDGET, LINE #516-10-49 MISCELLANEOUS. MOTION CARRIED. �yyHEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING 6-LOT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 8300 208-M ST. WMR-MODIFICATION 90 1 90 ERIC HUE N) 00 q > b�� Mr. Bowman reviewed the history and summary statement included in the Council's packets and re- ferred the Council to the colored renderings for the proposed development. Mr. Bowman explained that the matter has been reviewed by the ADB and the Hearing Examiner. Both have recommended approval of the project. The request before the Council was for a reduction in the right -of way width. He said the street standards call for a 30 foot right-of-way. The appli- cant is asking for a 20 foot right-of-way. He pointed out on a map where the utilities will be. He said the improvements to be made are a continuation of the sidewalk along 83rd West and im- provements to the entrance of Pine Ridge Park. Mr. Bowman reviewed an overhead transparency of the area, pointing out the applicant's plans for drainage. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if the Council decision would be in any way contingent on the out- come of the item before the Hearing Examiner regarding amendments to the Official Street Map. Mr. Bowman said it would not. He said the Official Street Map calls for a 10 foot dedication of the right-of-way. If the applicant were to widen the street along 83rd West to pick up the 10 foot right-of-way area, he would have to build a large retaining wall because of the steep slope involved. Councilmember Kasper inquired how parking would be limited on the narrow street. Mr. Bowman said this would be a private drive and will not be designated as a public street. Councilmember Kas- per•asked if the City could mandate parking requirements in the PRO restrictions. Mr. Snyder said they could include parking requirements in the PRD restrictions, but enforcing the requirements is difficult. Councilmember Kasper noted that the steep grades make parking difficult. The Council expressed concern regarding the turnaround space at both ends of the street. They were concerned that the space is not adequate to provide for safe turnaround. In answer to some of the concerns, Mr. Bowman said he has received approval from the Fire and Engineering Depart- ments. Mr. Bowman said the proposal meets the half -hammerhead requirements for access. Councilmember Hertrich asked what part of the Code supports the request for a variance. Mr. Bowman said he used the Council findings from the Schroeder Subdivision hearing. He said that Chapter 20.75 allows for modification to the standards. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if there is anything in the Code which allows for a modification to Title 18 governing subdivisions. Councilmember Dwyer inquired what the maximum grade will be on the reduced road. Mr. Bowman said the grade will be 14 percent at most, which meets the street standards. Mr. Bowman further ex- plained that driveways can have up to a 20 percent grade. In this particular case, he did not feel the City would want people parking on the street because of the steep grade. Mr. Snyder stated that the PRD ordinance requires subdivision approval which states there are certain changes which can and cannot be made. Under the subdivision section, the modification section states that modifications should be treated as a variance under Chapter 18. Councilmember Kasper inquired about the proposed setbacks. Mr. Bowman said that in a PRD, the applicant can propose any size of setback. He explained what the setbacks would be as proposed on the map., The Public Hearing was opened. Eric Thuesen, 8418 192nd Street S.W., said the reason they are asking for a reduction of the right -of way is because of the grade between the road and houses. The street complies with the street width standards for subdivisions up to 10 lots. Mr. Thuesen reviewed the proposed road grades with the Council. He noted that the street has been reviewed by the traffic engineer and the City Engineer. The grades comply with City Codes. He said the hammerhead complies with the Fire Department standards and was reviewed by the City Engineer. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 May 1, 1990 Mr. Thuesen said they tried to do the planning as harmoniously as possible. The main things they took into consideration were the conditions outlined in Chapter 15 dealing with site topography. Councilmember Kasper inquired who did the engineering for the project. Mr. Thuesen said Lovell- Sauerland did the engineer work. Mr. Snyder said there is one sentence in the Hearing Examiner's report which is in error. On the last page, Item 14, the second sentence should read, "The walkway is required in the interior of the development for the use of the residents." Leslie Jordan, 19910 88th Avenue West, said she likes the park that is next to the proposed devel- opment and she thinks the development should be scaled down somewhat. She said it seems the developer has tried to crowd in a lot of houses in the area. She noted that the houses are going to have shingle roofs and are fairly close together. She inquired if this would cause a fire hazard. She said she is also concerned about the landscaping around the retention pond and how much run off will be created by the development. In regard to run-off Mr. Bowman said that, basically, the City dumps a storm drain into the site. The drainage from the development would be picked up and diverted to the City system. The retention pond will pick up all the run- off and release it slowly into Goodhope Pond. Mr. Snyder said the state building codes permit shingle roofs as long as there is a 10-foot sepa- ration between buildings. The project meets these requirements. Ms. Jordan asked what kind of landscaping is proposed around the retention pond. Mr. Thuesen said they submitted landscape plans to the ADB, who required the pond to be left as natural as possible. He noted that there would not be water in the pond year-round, only in times of heavy run off. Ms. Jordan said she thought 20 feet for the street is a bit narrow, especially if people will be parking on the street. Since the street slopes down, it will be shaded and could easily become icy and dangerous in the winter. Eric Evans, 794 212th Street Southwest, said he is not for or against the project. He said it is important what the applicant does with the run-off between the time they build the retention pond because they are next to a wetland. He said existing trees should be saved next to the retention pond. He said he is curious what the property would look like if the applicant did not get ap- proval for the 20 foot street. Mr. Thuesen said the street meets the City codes and is not narrower than the City Code allows. He said a tree survey was done for ADB review. The ADB required him to save as many trees as possible. As far as the site along the retention pond, he said there,are no large firs there, only alders. They will leave what alders they can. Any dead or diseased trees will be removed. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Thuesen said they tried to use the best possible access into the site and designed the homes as harmoniously as possible. Grades and drainage were the most important aspects and he said this plan meets these concerns. He said he hoped the Council would approve the project on its merits. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the setback adjustment was based on the 30-foot right-of-way or the 20-foot right-of-way. Mr. Bowman said the setbacks adjustments were requested because of the topography of the site and not the right-of-way widths. Councilmember Kasper noted that with the proposed setback adjustments and the decrease in the right-of-way, the proposed houses will be only 50 feet away from the house on the other side of the street. Councilmember Hertrich inquired how much parking is going to be available in the driveways. Mr. Bowman said most homes will have .two -car garages with enough space in the drive way for two addi- tional cars. The Council continued to discuss the problems which could arise if cars are allowed to park on the street. Their main concern was for safety in allowing space for emergency vehicles to access the properties. They also discussed the difficulty with enforcement. Mr. Snyder suggested that the Fire Marshal could designate a fire lane along the street which would give the City the right to tow away violators. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 May 1, 1990 COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, THAT THE COUNCIL ADOPT THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION AS SET FORTH AND CLASSIFY THE PRIVATE ROAD AS A FIRE LANE WHICH WOULD PRECLUDE PARKING TO KEEP THE ROAD OPEN FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES BECAUSE WITH THAT GRADE AND STREET WIDTH IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP IT OPEN ALL THE TIME. Councilmember Hertrich said this brings to his mind the City' s lack of ability to enforce the street parking. When someone has a party, a parking problem will exist. He felt this would be a good opportunity to discuss the possibility of requiring trade-offs as discussed at the last meeting. He explained that the reduction of right-of-way and the steep slope of.the access would be an example of the need to bring forth restrictions as part of the PRO approval, such as water- ing systems for each home. Councilmember Palmer said he does not share Councilmember Hertrich's concerns. He explained that the applicant is not seeking a variance for a specific section of the Code, he is proposing a PRO. As such, the Council is looking at a package deal that is intended to preserve certain characteristics of the site. The road paving is adequate and meets all standards. Staff does not have a concern about adequately getting emergency vehicles to these homes.. The reduced right-of-way width protects additional large trees. If the street is designated as a fire lane, he felt the project would be safe. Councilmember Hertrich said he would take the position that there are no areas in the Code which allow for a reduction in the right-of-way. Councilmember Dwyer said in this case, the Council does not have the testimony to support Council - member Hertrich's suggestion. They do not have the Fire Department's testimony to substantiate the concerns. He said he does see this type of issue coming before the Council in the future as they begin to develop the more difficult lands within the City. The trade-offs, as suggested by Councilmember Hertrich may be a possible solution at that time. He said the only thing that keeps him from supporting Councilmember Hertrich is the lack of testimony. Councilmember Kasper said this case is somewhat of an exception because of the degree of slope. There is no easy way to get into the lots. He would not approve this type of action in a flat subdivision. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION. Councilmember Hertrich said there are no variance provisions in the Code to change Chapter 18 requirements. That is why he voted against the motion. REVIEW PROSECUTOR CONTRACT P :OUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED THAT THE PROSECUTOR CONTRACT BE APPROVED. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, THAT THE COUNCIL NOT APPROVE THE PROSECUTOR CONTRACT. Councilmember Palmer said he has some concerns with the contract. 1. He is not sure where the savings is as compared to what the City is currently doing. 2. He has a problem with the ordinance review section and some of the overhead costs the City is being asked to say. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER AND COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION. Councilmember Nordquist said there has been a lot of discussion going on about this contract, and he feels comfortable in considering going back to a situation where the City contracts under the current firm of Ogden Murphy Wallace. From that point on, the City could ask them to subcontract out. That way, this firm could monitor the program from the legal aspect, taking that burden from the Poice Chief. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO RETURN TO THE FIRM OF OGDEN MURPHY WALLACE AND THEY, IN TURN, WOULD SUBCONTRACT IT. Councilmember Palmer inquired if they will be asking the firm to provide them with a cost propos- al. Mr. Nordquist said that would be his suggestion. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION, WITH COUNCILMEMBERS NORDQUIST, KASPER, WILSON, AND PALMER VOTING YES, AND COUNCILMEMBERS DWYER AND HERTRICH OPPOSED. MOTION CARRIED. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 May 1, 1990 Abe CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON CODIFICATION OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD LANDSCAPE POLICY (CDC-4-89) (FROM SEPTEM ER 18, 1989 i Mr. Bowman stated the Council originally heard this recommendation on September 18, 1989. At that time, there were some concerns raised by the Council and citizens. These suggestions were taken back into review by the ADB to consider. It was agreed after reviewing these recommenda- tions that they were workable and acceptable. The changes have been incorporated into the re- vised landscape policy. Councilmember Hertrich said he has concerns with Page 3, Item D. He felt that six inch curbs were quite excessive. He also referred to Page 3, Item E. He said he would prefer a smaller square footage for buildings not requiring a sprinkler system. Councilmember Hertrich referred to Page 4, Item P, and inquired if they should include a limit for the maximum growth of the trees. Mr. Bowman said that has not been proposed as a specific limit in this ordinance. The last clause of that section takes into consideration the view is- sue. This will force the ADB to take the height considerations into account. Councilmember Hertrich felt they should set a cap for the height of trees so the applicant will know not go over a certain height. He proposed this be equal to the building height. Councilmember Kasper, in reference to Page 4, Item P, said that often applicants are not planting the landscaping which was approved. He felt the City should monitor this to require the appli- cant to follow the plan. He suggested that trees not be allowed to exceed the height of the building. Mr. Bowman said that is fine in the view sensitive areas, but he asked about areas along Highway 99 where the City wants the trees to be higher than the buildings. Councilmember Kasper felt the City needs to deal with the view corridors differently from the rest of the City. Mr. Snyder said if it is the Council's pleasure to limit the height of trees, he suggested that they deal with the growth pattern of the trees in their maturity and give direction to the ADB to select those trees which, when mature, will protect the view corridor as topping trees tends to damage them. Councilmember Hertrich agreed with Mr. Snyder that the proper term to limit the height of trees would be to limit the height of the mature trees. He felt the building height allowed in the area should be used as a height limit. The Council discussed the street trees and the height problems which exist. Councilmember Nord- quist noted that another problem with street trees is the spread of the root system. It creates damage to the streets and sidewalks. Mr. Snyder said because street trees are within the street right-of-way, the City has a good deal of control. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, THAT THE CURB HEIGHT ON ITEM D ON PAGE THREE BE CHANGE FROM "SIX INCHES" TO "FOUR TO SIX INCHES." MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, THAT IN REFERENCE TO ITEM E ON PAGE THREE, SPRINKLER SYSTEMS BE REQUIRED FOR ALL BUILDINGS WITH FOUR OR MORE UNITS TO INCLUDE FOURPLEXES. Councilmember Kasper said the finance pattern is different for a fourplex than it is for apart- ments. He did not feel sprinkling systems should be required for fourplexes. MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCILMEMBERS HERTRICH AND DWYER IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION AND COUNCILMEMBERS KASPER, WILSON, PALMER AND NORDQUIST OPPOSED. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, THAT IN REFERENCE TO ITEM K ON PAGE THREE, THE HEIGHT OF STREET TREES AT MATURE HEIGHT BE LIMITED TO THE EXISTING HEIGHT LIMIT OF THE STRUCTURES IN THE AREA. Mr. Snyder said the Planning Department's existing standards also take into account overhead wires. They have a different limit when there are overhead PUD wires so they do not need to be topped. AFTER DISCUSSION,•COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH WITHDREW HIS MOTION. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, THAT ITEM P ON PAGE FOUR INCLUDE A MAXIMUM HEIGHT LIMIT FOR THE MATURE TREE NOT TO EXCEED THE BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT IN THAT AREA. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 May 1, 1990 Councilmember Palmer said he could vote for the amendment if it would limit the species. He said the thrust of the motion is to select specific trees which will not exceed building height limits at their maturity. Mr. Snyder suggested that the Council add at the end of the sentence, and the height limit for the zone district." COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH REPHRASED HIS MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER TO ADD THE WORDS, "AND THE HEIGHT LIMIT FOR THE ZONE DISTRICT" AT THE END OF ITEM P ON PAGE FOUR. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO APPROVE THE LANDSCAPE POLICY WITH THE AMENDMENTS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER VOTING AGAINST THE M0- TION. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR COMPLETION OF REROOFING OF ANDERSON CENTER [Item•(C) on the Consent yen a_ Councilmember Dwyer suggested that this item be scheduled on a future agenda. Councilmember Wilson said when staff come before the Council with a reroofing proposal, he would like to see statistics on when it was last roofed and some history. It seemed to him that some of the roofing is done too often. Councilmember Kasper said he would talk with Mr. Mills and Mr. Alberts to gather information for the Council. The Council scheduled this item on the May 15, 1990 consent agenda. MAYOR Mayor Naughten said he issued a proclamation for the Holy Rosary Church Jubilee Week on May 15-26. Mayor Naughten said that on May 3, at 9:30 a.m., there will be meeting of the Snohomish County Health District to discuss funding formulas and analysis. He said he would be at that meeting and encouraged a couple of Councilmembers to attend, also. COUNCIL Councilmember Nordquist said he included a memorandum regarding the health district meeting in the Council's packets. Councilmember Nordquist said Barb would like to have the Council return their Snyder question- naires regarding accessory dwelling units. Councilmember Nordquist reminded the Council of the breakfast meeting scheduled with Snohomish County Council in June. He said Councilmember Palmer has requested that the time be moved up to 7 a.m. Councilmember Nordquist said the last Tuesday of the month of May will be scheduled as a dinner meeting followed by a presentation in the Council Chambers from the University of Washington students. Councilmember Nordquist inquired who would be interested in participating on a float for the Fourth of July parade. Councilmember Nordquist distributed copies of the proposed agenda for the retreat. He asked that if anyone had any additions or changes to notify his office the following day. Councilmember Wilson referred to the letter regarding the train speed. He said the thought of �va increasing the speed of the train is "mind boggling." Mayor Naughten said the preliminary find- ings are to raise the limits from 40 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour north of the downtown. Mr. Snyder said the hearing was pretty pathetic in that the position taken was that the City of Edmonds has done •quite a bit to protect their citizens and that the City's position is better that other communities; therefore, they did not see the increased speed as a particular safety hazard. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 May 1, 1990 Mr. Snyder said the Council could choose to appeal to the Utilities and Transportation Commis- sion. Councilmember Kasper said there are certain safety requirements which could possibly justify the City's getting federal funding for a railroad overpass. Mr. Snyder said the Council could file a brief with the Utilities and Transportation Commission. He said it is more a matter of making a statement. Councilmember Wilson felt that it would be in the City's best interest to file a brief. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, THAT THE COUNCIL FILE A BRIEF TO THE UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGARDING THE INCREASED SPEED ALLOWED FOR THE TRAIN. Councilmember Kasper said he would like the Council to discuss, prior to the meeting with the Washington State Transportation Commission, the manner in which they want to present their posi- tion regarding the ferry terminal. He reminded the Council of the 4:30 p.m. tour of the site, followed by dinner that evening and a meeting the next morning. Councilmember Hertrich' said he was disturbed to find out that word gets out regarding Executive Sessions shortly after they occur. The letter sent out by Mayor Naughten regarding the last Executive Session bothered him. The Council scheduled on the agenda for the May 8 Administrative Services Committee Meeting a discussion to establish a method of presentation and facts before the Washington State Transporta- tion Commission meeting on May 17. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO MAY 15, 1990 APPROVAL. XACQUELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk 4�2� §�- L RRY S. AUGHTEN, 0 Mayor EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 May 1, 1990 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. MAY 1, 1990 CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - REPORT TO COUNCIL BY CONSULTANT REGARDING CABLE TV FRANCHISE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 1990 (C) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR COMPLETION OF REROOFING OF ANDERSON CENTER (D) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON THE ADMIRAL WAY FAM PROJECT (E) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INSTRUMENTATION TEST EQUIPMENT (F) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM JOHN P. HENDRIX & RANDI ANN TEIGLAND-HENDRIX FOR 10' RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 17130 76TH AVE. W. (G) APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING TANDEM PARKING (H) AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GAYNOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS/DESIGNERS, INC., FOR PINE RIDGE MASTER PLAN WITH INTERPRETIVE PLANS FOR GOODHOPE POND AND UNION OIL MARSH 3. AUDIENCE 4. REPORT ON CITY WELLNESS PROGRAM AND AWARD OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO WELLNESS COMMITTEE 5. HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING 6-LOT PLANNED (45 MINUTES) RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 8300 208TH ST. S.W., WITH MODIFICATION TO STREET STANDARDS (PRD-1-90/P-1-90/ERIC THUESEN) 6. REVIEW PROSECUTOR CONTRACT 7. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON CODIFICATION OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD LANDSCAPE POLICY (CDC-4-89) (FROM SEPTEMBER 18,.1989) 8. MAYOR 9. COUNCIL THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE