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04/04/1989 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO APRIL 18, 1989 APPROVAL 4 2.io EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 4, 1989 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds. All present joined in the flag salute. Larry Naughten, Mayor Bill Kasper, Council President Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Laura Hall, Councilmember Roger Hertrich, Councilmember. Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember Jack Wilson, Councilmember', B� SENT STAFF Dave Berdine, Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr. Student Rep. Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director Bob Alberts, City Engineer Jim Barnes, Parks & Rec. Div. Mgr. Art Housler, Admin. Svc. Director Wallace Tribuzio, Asst. Police Chief Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder Councilmember Dwyer arrived a few minutes late and did not vote on the Consent Agenda. rnNCFNT anrNna Items (B), (F), and (I) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECOND- ED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: .(A) ROLL CALL (C) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 684 AMENDING FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LID.210 BY THE SEGREGATION OF THE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PARCELS 79 AND 80 /�(D) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR BRACKETT'S LANDING PROJECT, PHASE I ($284,000) (E) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE CHEMICAL SPRAYER FOR STREET DIVISION ($5,500) `� (G) REPORT'ON BIDS OPENED MARCH 28, 1989 FOR INSTALLATION OF DOWNTOWN DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTS, PHASE II, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SIGNAL ELECTRIC ($41,715.37, INCLUDING SALES ��tiyloCs TAX) (H) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM CHRISTOPHER N: CAMPBELL ($54,700) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 1989 [ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] Councilmember Hertrich made the following amendment to the minutes: page 6, paragraph 1, "Coun- cilmember Hertrich suggested that the City purchase a Chrysler product van (which could be yht� either a Plymouth or a Dodge) at a price not to exceed $13,000. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO INCORPORATE THE AMENDMENT INTO THE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER HALL OPPOSED. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMEND- ED. MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE OUTDOOR SOUND SYSTEM ($3,000) [ITEM (F) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] Councilmember Hertrich inquired if it would be more practical to lease a sound system, given the few times throughout the year that the City would use it, and if it could be funded from the Mayor's budget. Mayor Naughten said the system will be used on many occasions throughout the year. He said it would not be appropriate to derive the funds from his budget because it was not for his benefit. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL FOR DISCUSSION, TO LEASE A SOUND SYSTEM AND TO DERIVE THE FUNDS FROM THE MAYOR'S BUDGET. Councilmember Hall said the system will be used many times throughout the year, and it would be more practical to purchase a system rather than lease one because it would pay for itself in a short period of time. Councilmember Kasper noted that the sound systems that have been used on previous occasions have malfunctioned. Parks & Recreation Division Manager Jim Barnes said they malfunctioned because they were not designed for outdoor use. He noted that the system that is recommended is designed for outdoor use. MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH IN FAVOR. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF AN OUTDOOR SOUND SYSTEM AND APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS FROM THE FACILITIES AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE BUDG- ET. MOTION CARRIED. CAL AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT COST Councilmember Hertrich inquired about the scope of the study. He pointed out that there is no cap of expenditures for the City. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, THAT EXPENDITURES APPORTIONED TO THE CITY NOT EXCEED 10% OVER THE BUDGET WITHOUT COUNCIL APPROVAL. City Clerk Jackie Parrett said although a cost sharing clause is .included in the agreement, a City of Edmonds budget has not been established for the study. She said the cost is to be borne by participating jurisdictions on a pro rata basis. City Attorney Scott Snyder said Councilmember Hertrich was correct when he pointed out that there was no cap. He said Councilmember Hertrich was referring to the budget of the Snohomish County Health District as opposed to the City's budget. Councilmember Hall clarified that the District allocated $100,000 for the study and that.$55,000 will be paid by the Council plus 50% of the remaining $45,000, with the balance to be divided amongst the participating jurisdictions. She estimated that the cost to the City for the study will be $5,000 to $6,000. Councilmember Wilson asked how the cost to engage in the study was arrived at and what the study would entail. Councilmember Hall said the study would include a review of the cost of services provided by the County and how to pro rate those costs. Councilmember Dwyer expressed concern that a study was recommended (at a significant cost) when the information should be ascertainable from within the records of the District itself. He won- dered if there would be any guarantees that whatever information was acquired as a result of the study would insure a solution and would be binding on the participating jurisdictions. Councilmember Hall said the Health Board has recommended that the study be conducted to prevent arbitration. Councilmember Nordquist noted that a Health Board meeting is scheduled next week, and he suggest- ed that the item be deferred until he related the concerns of the Council to the Board and brought back additional information to the Council. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO TABLE THE ISSUE UNTIL APRIL 18, 1989. MOTION CARRIED. AUDIENCE Mayor Naughten opened the audience portion of the meeting. No input was offered. Mayor Naughten closed the audience portion of the meeting. o HEARING ON PRESENTATION BY CH2M HILL REGARDING 208TH ST. IMPROVEMENTS (UAB PROJECT) City Engineer Bob Alberts stated. that the cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood engaged in a joint project last year to reconstruct«208th St. S.W. between 76th Ave. W. and Highway 99. He said because the design is near completion, Council input and a public hearing is appropriate at this time. Mr. Alberts introduced Dan Dawson and Kevin Nichols from CH2M Hill and Lawrence Sands, Public Works Director, City of Lynnwood. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • Page 2 APRIL 4, 1989 Mr. Dawson reported that the project entailed widening 208th St. S.W. from a 22 foot wide road to a 3 lane road that is 44 feet wide between curbs; installation of 7 foot wide sidewalks; excava- tion and fill to improve sight distance; and the installation of a signal system at 76th Ave. W. The right-of-way is 70 feet wide on 208th St. S.W. The back of the sidewalk will be approximate- ly, 10 feet from Edmonds resident's property lines. He noted that the road is designed for a speed limit of 35 mph. Mr. Dawson said the change in the road grade and the location of the road edge and sidewalks impacts the residents. The design includes work to match the driveways to the new road. He said the most obvious impacts along 208th St. S.W. are the street being closer to houses and sidewalks and the elimination of parking. The installation of signals will be a major change. He said the residents at the southeast corner of 208th St. S.W. and 74th Ave. W. (Badinger property) are concerned about the project. Mr. Dawson said the property is presently below the grade of the existing streets. By bringing the street improvements closer to the property line and keeping the street grade as is or slightly higher at that location, the back of the sidewalk will be above their property and will. probably require a retaining wall in front of their home and possi- bly on a portion of two other sides of the property. Mr. Dawson said the initial design reflect- ed a 4 to 5 foot high retaining wall, but a revised design was prepared which will lower the wall to a height of 2 feet. Mr. Dawson said several meetings were held, at which time an explanation of the design was given. Mr -..Dawson explained the configuration of the proposed design. He noted that the design will provide better sight distance and improved pedestrian safety. Mr. Dawson said the driveway on the south side of Stevens Dental Center is proposed as outbound only and will be controlled by a traffic signal at the intersection, which will be actuated on all four approaches for both vehicles and pedestrians. The left turn southbound onto 208th Street will have a separate phase. Mr. Dawson said Mr. & Mrs. Badinger expressed concern about the proposed 5 foot retaining wall adjacent to their property., As a result of their concern, the road surface was redesigned and the retaining wall will be 2 feet in height. In addition, the radius of the'curb will be reduced from 35 feet to 25.feet in front of the Badinger home so that the sidewalk will be approximately 8 feet farther away from their home. Mr. Dawson noted that the project cost is estimated to be $1..5 million. The City of Edmonds and City of Lynnwood will share a cost of approximately $300,000, and the balance will be funded by a UAB grant. Mr. Dawson said acquisition of the right-of-way and the design is expected to be completed in June with construction commencing in late June or early July. Construction will be completed in the Fall. Councilmember Hertrich inquired about access to the Badinger, home. Mr. Dawson said their garage is located at the back of the property and can be accessed from 74th Ave. W. He said, however, they will no longer be able to park on 208th St. Councilmember Wilson inquired how signalization will be improved at the intersections of 68th Ave.. W. and Highway 99. Mr. Dawson said the approach at Highway 99 will be widened to 5 lanes with capacity for two left turn lanes and a right -only lane. He said the signals will work in sequence so that traffic flows evenly. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the concerns of the residents on 208th St. and the citizens at large have been addressed fully. Mr. Alberts replied affirmatively. He said a neighborhood meeting was held, in addition to several other.meetings, and concerns were discussed and the project was redesigned to mitigate the impact to the residents. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the roadway width on 74th Ave. W. could be widened only where necessary in order to reduce the impact to the residents. Mr. Alberts said the width on that roadshould be no less than 40 feet. He pointed out that 16 foot wide lanes will accommodate bicyclists. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the road will be striped for bicyclists. Mr. Alberts said it could be. Councilmember Hertrich recommended that the roadway be so designated. Councilmember Hall inquired if the sidewalk could be constructed to 5 feet wide rather than 7 feet. Mr. Alberts said although' the Comprehensive Plan calls for 7 foot sidewalks along 208th St., the Council could initiate the procedure to amend the sidewalk width in that area. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 APRIL 4, 1989 Gordon Badinger, 7330 - 208th St. S.W., said he was opposed to the 35 mph speed limit along 208th St. He said vehicles exceed the present speed limit posting, and he believed the higher speed limit would contribute to even higher speeds. Mr. Badinger requested that off-street parking on 208th St. be provided in front of his home because parking is limited on his side yard. He said the structure that is located at the back of his property is not a garage. Mr. Badinger expressed concern about the safety of children in the area. He inquired if they would be able to understand the signalization at the intersection of 76th and 208th St. Sue Badinger, 7330 - 208th St. S.W., expressed concern for the safety of her daughter. She said her bedroom window is adjacent to 208th St. S.W. She said vehicles have slid into their front yard very close to her daughter's room in the past. She was concerned that a higher speed limit would increase the chance of a vehicle colliding with the house. Ms. Badinger felt the property value of her home may decrease as a result of the road improve- ments. She requested the City to pay for an appraisal of her home before and after the improve- ments are made. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the measures proposed by City Staff to mitigate the impact to the Badinger home were satisfactory to the Badingers. Ms. Badinger replied affirmatively. Coun- cilmember Wilson inquired if the grade changes would help mitigate the impact to their home. Mr. Badinger replied affirmatively. Thomas Low, 7316 - 208th St. S.W., also expressed concern regarding the increased speed limit. Mr. Alberts said although the road is designed for a 35 mph speed limit, the road will not neces- sarily be posted at that speed. Mr. Low thought that a 7 foot side sidewalk would provide better pedestrian safety than a 5 foot sidewalk. Olie Stein, 7228 - 208th St., owner of the Stein School, was opposed to the 35 mph speed limit. He felt an increased speed would contribute to traffic hazards. Pat Eldridge, 7717 - 200th S.W., inquired if the sidewalks would be raised. Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block replied affirmatively. Ms. Eldridge suggested that a flashing yellow light with signage for 20 mph when children are present be installed on 208th St. S.W. to alert motorists of their presence. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the meeting. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the reduced turning radius of the curb will create difficulty in negotiating the turn. Mr. Alberts replied negatively. He noted that the lane on 208th will be 16 feet wide and, in addition, the road will be 40 feet wide when completed in the future. Councilmember Hertrich said he did not feel that a 16 foot wide lane was necessary and that a portion of that footage could be designated for a bicycle path. Mr. Alberts said the width of the roadway will allow expansion to 4 lanes if the area is developed to its maximum density in the future. Councilmember Hertrich said people are prone to exceed the posted speed limit on wider roadways. He .felt it would be appropriate to provide a striped bicycle path on both sides of the road be- cause it would create a narrower roadway, cars would be further away from homes, traffic speed would slow down, and safer traffic conditions would be created. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if bus turnouts were included in the design. Mr. Dawson said bus turnouts were not included because there is inadequate right-of-way on the north side of the road. In addition, he said Community Transit was not interested in bearing the cost to construct turnouts. Councilmember Kasper pointed out that Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace have provided bus turnouts for projects. Mr. Sands said bus turnouts- in Lynnwood are typically funded by either UAB grants, L.I.D's, or a combination of the two. In response to suggestions by several Council - members, Mr. Sands said the City of Lynnwood would be willing to pursue avenues to provide bus turnouts. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH,, TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ENGINEER TO REDUCE THE WIDTH OF THE SIDEWALK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 208TH ST. FROM 7 FEET TO 5 FEET. MOTION CARRIED. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 APRIL 4, 1989 COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO INSTRUCT THE ENGINEERING STAFF TO WORK WITH THE CITY OF LYNNWOOD TO PROVIDE STRIPED BICYCLE LANES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ROADWAY. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO CONCUR WITH THE DESIGN AS PRE- SENTED AND AMENDED WITH THE SIDEWALK OFFERING OF 5 FEET ON THE RESIDENTIAL SIDE; LIMIT THE SPEED LIMIT TO 25 MPH; AND INCORPORATE FLASHING CAUTION CHILDREN'S SIGNS AT 20 MPH. Councilmember Hertrich felt that 25 mph was too slow and would not be an enforceable speed. He said 30 mph would be more appropriate, noting that the flashing sign would slow traffic to 20 mph when children were present. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO 30 MPH. Councilmember Wilson and Councilmember Jaech disagreed with Councilmember Hertrich that the speed limit could not be enforced. Councilmember Dwyer noted that the Engineering Division has recommended in the past that speed limits relate to what a street looks like. He felt it would be appropriate to post a 30 mph speed limit on 208th St. S.W. given the width of the road. Councilmember Kasper concurred. City Attorney Scott Snyder pointed out that the current speed limit within the city of Edmonds is 25' mph unless posted otherwise. He said Assistant Police Chief Wallace Tribuzio told him that the speed limit is 30 mph on 208th westbound in Lynnwood. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION TO AMEND. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, AND COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OPPOSED. * COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INSTRUCT STAFF TO WORK WITH ALL OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS .WHO HAVE LEGITIMATE PROBLEMS DUE TO THE PROJECT AND MITIGATE THEIR CONCERNS. Councilmem- ber Hall said she would incorporate that amendment into her motion and the seconder to the main motion agreed. MOTION CARRIED. (The Council voted on the amendment even though a second to the amendment was not made.) THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED. HEARING ON APPEAL OF ADB DECISION REGARDING READERBOARD AT 22304 HIGHWAY 99 DOUG'S LYNNWOOD MAZDA AP-7-89/ADB-5-8 APPELLANT: STEVEN BARNESAWNING BROKERS Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that on'February 15, 1989, the Architectural Design Board (ADB) reviewed an application for Doug's Lynnwood Mazda used car lot at 22304 High- way 99. The applicant requested approval of both attached and freestanding signs. The freestanding sign included four lines of readerboard area. Ms. Block said the ADB approved the sign package but limited the freestanding sign to only two lines of readerboard area, with a third line for a telephone number. Ms. Block noted that it has generally been Staff policy not to make a recommendation on Architec- tural Design Board items. However, if the Council upholds the appeal, she said it would be desir- able to approve a change in the background of the freestanding sign from white to ivory, as sug- gested by the applicant. Councilmember Hertrich noted that the sign was smaller than the maximum allowable size. He in- qui-red if the ADB was concerned with the area of the readerbaord or the number of lines. Ms. Block said she believed the Board was concerned about the area of the readerboard. Councilmember Hertrich inquired about the number of businesses along Highway 99 that have readerboards. Ms. Block said she did not know. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if readerboards are an allowed use. Ms. Block replied affirma- tively. She noted, however, that they are discouraged. Steve Barnes, Awning Brokers, P.O. Box 1356, Everett, said an awning was proposed on the building to identify the business, and the freestanding sign was proposed to serve primarily as a readerboard to advertise special cars and their prices. Mr. Barnes posted a colored rendering of the proposed freestanding sign on the board. Mr. Barnes said the area of the freestanding sign is 50% smaller than the maximum allowable size. He said the applicant has requested that four lines of readerboard be approved so that two cars and their prices can be advertised; if only three lines were approved, only one car and *See Council Minutes of April 18, 1989 & April 25, 1989 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 APRIL 4, 1989 its price could be listed and the third line would be blank. Mr. Barnes said the applicant feels that denial of the readerboard, as proposed, would be detrimental to the success of his business. Mr. Barnes submitted 14 photographs to the City Clerk (which were marked as Exhibit 1) of busi- nesses on Highway 99 within a block of the Mazda dealership that were allowed readerboards, as well as a photograph of Budget Rental. He pointed out that the proposed readerboard is more in compliance with the Code than those depicted in the photographs and is more tastefully designed. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. No input was offered. Mayor Naughten closed"the public portion of the hearing. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE AP-7-89/ADB-5-89. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST WITHDREW THE MOTION. Mayor Naughten said he very seldom disagreed with a decision of the ADB but he differed with their judgment on the issue before the Council because he did not feel that freestanding signs should be discouraged along Highway 99. He said the character of Highway 99 was entirely differ- ent from downtown Edmonds. He noted that the proposed sign is in conformance with the Code and, therefore, should be allowed. He encouraged the Council to uphold the appeal. He believed the City should be supportive of new businesses in Edmonds, noting that the proposed freestanding sign would enhance its success. Councilmember Hertrich noted that the ADB did not deny the use of the freestanding sign; they only limited the area of the readerboard portion of the sign. He questioned their rationale, however, for allowing three lines of the requested four. He said the issue before the Council was not the area of the readerboard that is acceptable but whether or not readerboards themselves are an acceptable use. * Councilmember Wilson pointed out that Highway 99 differs in character from downtown Edmonds. He said the City must enhance that area for business use. He was in favor of allowing the proposed sign. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO UPHOLD THE APPEAL WITH THE.PROVI- SION THAT THE BACKGROUND OF THE SIGN BE IVORY, AS PROPOSED BY THE APPLICANT. MOTION CARRIED. RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO REDUCE PROPOSED RIGHT-OF- AVE. . A Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that on February 23, 1989, the Hearing Examiner held a hearing on the request of Warren and Janet Fuller to amend the Official Street Map to reduce the proposed right-of-way for 70th Ave. W. from 60 feet to 50 feet at the intersection with 157th St. S.W. The Hearing Examiner issued his report on March 9, 1989 recommending approv- al of the street map amendment. Ms. Block noted that a copy of the Hearing Examiner's report and the vicinity map depicting the proposed amendment were included in Council packets. Councilmember Hertrich said it appeared that 70th Ave. W. was misaligned due to the irregularity of the rights -of -way. He inquired about the configuration of the road in the future. Ms. Block said the roadway is presently 22 feet wide and is not misaligned. She said applications for amendments to rights -of -way are received by the City on a piecemeal basis. She said the City has, in the past, reconfigured roads when they were extremely out of alignment. Councilmember Kasper inquired about the width of 70th Ave. W. Ms. Block said it is 60 feet. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if Staff was in favor of reducing the right-of-way from 60 feet to 50 feet. Ms. Block replied affirmatively. Councilmember Jaech wanted to insure that residents would not be told at some time in the future that off-street parking was prohibited. Ms. Block said she did not think people parked on 70th Ave. W. because of the sharp embankment. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. Janet Fuller, 18317 Sunset Way, said she was grateful that the Hearing Examiner recommended ap- proval of the street map amendment. *See Council Minutes of April 18, 1989 & April 25, 1989 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 APRIL 4, 1989 Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, ,TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO REDUCE THE PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR 70TH AVE. W. FROM 60 FEET TO 50 FEET AT THE INTERSECTION OF 70TH AVE. W. AND 157TH ST. S.W.; AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY ORDI- NANCE. MOTION CARRIED. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE VARIOUS EQUIPMENT ($21,650) Mayor Naughten stated that after consideration and input from Personnel Manager Brent Hunter, he determined that there is a greater need for a PC and printer in the Personnel Department. There- fore, he said he would yield the purchase of a PC and printer for his office and recommend that that equipment be purchased for the Personnel Department. In exchange, the display station in the Personnel Manager's office would be relocated to his office. Included in the Council packets was a schedule of the equipment budgeted for 1989. Councilmember Kasper inquired about the rationale for a PC for the Community Services Depart- ment. Community Services Director Peter Hahn said the computer that the secretary uses is outdat- ed and is incompatible with other computers in his department. He said the existing computer will be relocated to the Planning Department, which is compatible with a computer in that depart- ment, and the new computer will be used by the Community Services secretary. Councilmember Kasper maintained that the computer in the Community Services Department is used very seldom. Mr. Hahn disagreed that it is seldom used. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ALL EQUIPMENT SHOWN ON THE ATTACHMENT. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO VOTE ON EACH ITEM. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Councilmember Jaech said the computers could be centrally located and Staff could share them rather than purchase a PC for every Staff member. She recommended that a display station be purchased in lieu of a PC for Community Services. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE MAYOR, DATA PROCESSING, THE POLICE AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONS. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCIL - MEMBER JAECH, AND COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OPPOSED. THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER OPPOSED. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A DISPLAY STATION FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CAR- RIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, COUNCILMEMBER,NOROQUIST, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, AND COUNCILMEMBER DWYER OPPOSED. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A PC WITH AN EMULATION BOARD FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO DELETE THE t PURCHASE OF THE DISPLAY STATION FROM THE MOTION PREVIOUSLY PASSED. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. A TIE VOTE OCCURRED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, AND. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST OPPOSED; 000NCILMEM- BER KASPER ABSTAINED. MOTION TO AMEND FAILED. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO TABLE THE ITEM. (The Council did not vote on the motion.) A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MAIN MOTION. MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCIL - MEMBER HERTRICH, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, AND COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST OPPOSED. MAYOR Mayor Naughten complimented the Council on its decision regarding item #4 (hearing on appeal of ADB decision AP-7-89/AD65-89). Mayor Naughten noted that the Highway 99 Task Force recommended that the City review signage along Highway 99. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 APRIL 4, 1989 Mayor Naughten said the City received 13 applications for the Hearing Examiner's position. He said he would select three top candidates and make a recommendation to the Council on April 11th. Councilmember Nordquist requested that all of the applications be submitted to the Council for review. Mayor Naughten noted that an open house was scheduled on April 20th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Edmonds Boys & Girls Club. Mayor Naughten reminded the Council to send in their PDC forms by April 15th. COUNCIL Councilmember Dwyer asked Parks & Recreation Division Manager Jim Barnes to convey his apprecia- tion to Staff and the Youth Club for organizing an enjoyable and successful Easter egg hunt. Councilmember Wilson noted that Detective Al Compaan was honored by the Lynnwood Rotary club as Officer of the Year. Councilmember Jaech suggested that a panel be appointed to review the candidates for the Hearing Examiner's position. The Mayor concurred. Councilmember Nordquist and Councilmember Kasper volunteered to serve on the panel with the Mayor and the Personnel Manager. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the City enforces signage within the City. Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block said the Code Enforcement Official investigates signage when it is brought to the City's attention that it is not in compliance. Councilmember Hall said she did not believe that the intent of the Council was to prevent the �aJ completion of projects already under construction while the Planning Board reviewed the issue of street standards and alleys. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, THAT DURING THE INTERIM PERIOD THAT THE PLANNING BOARD STUDIES ALLEYS THAT ALLEYS NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR PURPOSES OF APPLYING STREET STANDARDS. City Attorney Scott Snyder suggested that the Council not take action at the present time because he said a project could be under construction that they would be prejudging. He noted that an appeal could be made to the Council if someone challenged Staff's interpretation of the Code. Councilmember Kasper objected to an amendment to the Code. He stated that Staff's interpretation of the Code relating to fences has been upheld for many years simply because it has been inter- preted that way for many years. He said the Code for alleyways has been interpreted for many years; developers have acquired parcels of land and intended to develop it in accordance with the Code but suddenly the City has decided to review that section of the Code. COUNCILMEMBER HALL WITHDREW THE MOTION. The Council reviewed the agenda for next week's Council work session. He inquired if the Council wanted a State representative to attend the meeting to discuss the ferry terminal study. The Council replied negatively. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO.ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APRIL 18, 1989 APPROVAL.. JACQUELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk LARRY S. NAUGHTEN, Mayor EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 APRIL 4, 1989 AGENDA EDMONDS- CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. APRIL 4. 1989 CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 1989 (C) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 684 AMENDING FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LID 210 BY THE SEGREGATION OF THE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PARCELS 79 AND 80 (D) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR BRACKETT'S LANDING PROJECT, PHASE I ($284,000) (E) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE CHEMICAL SPRAYER FOR STREET DIVISION ($5,500) (F) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE OUTDOOR SOUND SYSTEM ($3,000) i (G) REPORT ON BIOS OPENED MARCH 28, 1989 FOR INSTALLATION OF DOWNTOWN DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTS, PHASE II, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SIGNAL ELECTRIC ($41,715.37, INCLUDING SALES TAX) (H) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM CHRISTOPHER N. CAMPBELL ($54,700) (I) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT COST OF SERVICE STUDY AND TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR CONTROL OF 1989 HEALTH DISTRICT BUDGET 2. AUDIENCE 3. HEARING ON PRESENTATION BY CH2M HILL REGARDING 208TH ST. IMPROVEMENTS (UAB PROJECT) 4. HEARING ON APPEAL OF ADB DECISION REGARDING'READERBOARD AT 22304 HIGHWAY 99, DOUG'S LYNNWOOD MAZDA (AP-7-89/AOB-5-89) (APPELLANT: STEVEN BARNES AWNING BROKERS) 5. HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO REDUCE PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR 70TH AVE. W. FROM 60' TO 50' IN VICINITY OF INTERSECTION OF 70TH AVE. W. AND 157TH ST_ S.W. (APPLICANT: WARREN AND JANET FULLER/ST-2-89) r 6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE VARIOUS EQUIPMENT ($21,650) 7. MAYOR 8. COUNCIL (30 MINUTES (15 MINUTES) (30 MINUTES) (15 MINUTES) THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE