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19630716 City Council Minutes• It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that Ordinance #1000 be passed, establishing Aloha Street between 7th and 0 on the comprehensive plan. Motion carried. A proposed Emergency Ordinance was presented to amend the budget to provide for payment of $5,200. from the Water Dept. funds which had been agreed by the City to be paid as its share under LID #107, but was not set up in this year's budget. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that an `Emergency Ordinance be proposed amending the budget to pay $5,200.00 from Water Dept. constructioh fund to LID #107, and the hearing be set for the council meeting of July 161�. Motion carried. ° A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #1001 be passed, cash prepayment expiration notice on LID #115. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance #1002 be passed.,. cash prepayment expiration notice on LID #113. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that the Street committee recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following for the comprehensive plan: To establish a 40, R/W on Railroad Ave. north of the Ferry Dock, west of the tracks; establish an 80' R/W on 76k Ave. from the county line to City of Lynnwood; establish an 80' R/W on Main Street and 5k S.E. to the city limits; and establish a 60' R/W on 0 Ave. from Puget Drive to Edmonds Way. Motion carried. It was also recommended by the Street Committee and moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that all future driveway entrances have concrete aprons in accordance with city standards, with no more blacktopping, and that future LID's also call for installation of these concrete aprons, eliminating blacktop. Motion carried.. Councilman Christensen, for the Park Board,. reported that the comprehensive plan study included the acquiring of certain beach properties for recreational purposes, north from • the ferry dock to Casper St., including tidelands ownedby several individuals.or corporations.. Therefore, Councilman Christensen moved, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Mayor, through the City Council, take steps to acquire all of the beach property in addition to the Marvin W. Smith tidelands from the Ferry Dock north to Casper Street. This will involve obtaining appraisals of the property, and then on the basis of the appraisals, negotiate for the purchase of these parcels within the #ppraised values; and if necessary thereafter take steps to condemn the property for Park and Recreational purposes. These steps to be taken by the Mayor working in collaboration with the Counoil on financial limitations. Simultaneously with taking these steps, make application to the federal government to acquire financial support, which can be as much as 30% of the purchase price, where for park and recreational purposes. Further recommend to the Planning Commission they accept the planner's proposal that this be zoned accordingly and included in the Park and Recreational Area and incorporated in the plan. Motion carried. Meeting was then adjourned. t -� - Cify Clerk 41 Ma or July 16, 1963 FA Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present. Minutes of the last meeting had been mailed to each councilman, and a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the minutes of the last meeting.held on July 2 be approved. Motion carried. • Bids were opened on a new fire truck. The bids were as follows: The American Rubber Mfg. Co. (fire hose only) 3000 ft. @ $1.24 1200 ft. @ $ .82 The Givens Co. (Howe Fire Apparatus Co:), Mercer Island $229695.00 plus tax Western States Fire Apparatus, Inc., Cornelius, Oregon $25,974.62 plus tax Wesco Fire Apparatus Co., Portland $25,785.19 plus tax American La France, Elmira, N. Y. Basic Bid $219445.00 plus tax Alternate Bid $26,748.00 plus tax Bids were referred to the Safety Committee, and as chairman, Councilman Sorensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman Slye that action on the bids be deferred to next Tuesday, July 23 at 8:00 P.M., Civic Center. Motion carried. Hearing was held on proposed Emergency Ordinance #1003 to provide $5200.00 from the Water Construction Fund to LID #107 as the city's participation. There were no protests, and a motion was then made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson teat Emergency Ordinance #1003 be passed. Motion carried. A letter was read from,Thomas and Bernice Finney, 23121 Edmonds Way, in the area which voted not to annex to Edmonds, asking for permission to hook onto the trunk sewer that runs along Edmonds Way. This request was referred to the Water Committee for a report at the next council meeting. A letter from Mabel Blake Smith was received., asking special concessions on construction of a street in her proposed plat (Edgar L. Blake Addition for the preservation of existing trees and shrubs in mind; also requesting the street be named Edgar Blake Lane, street, or road in memory of her father. This letter was referred to the Streat.Committee, and given to John Moran for investigation. • Two letters were received from John Moran, recommending to the council that the City accept the plats and utilities of both Sunset Estates and Westgate Village for perpetual maintenance I au- and release the bonds. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the city accept the improvements as installed in the plat of Sunset Estates for perpetual main=-- tenance and that the bond be released. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the improvements in the plat of Westgate Village be accepted for perpetual maintenance by the city, and any bond connected with same be released. Motion carried. A letter was read from Mr. & Mrs. Hoyt Caple, urging the Council to annex the North- End area which had voted to come in to the city of Edmonds, but not to assume the bonded indebtedness. They stated that many of the older and permanent residents desirous of annexing would be happy to pay, voluntarily, the 136 mills involved in the bonded indebtedness. The Official Canvass of the Annexation Election held in the North End area was received from the County and read to the Council, and the original document is attached in its entirety to the minutes of this meeting to become a permanent part of the Minute Book. The total vote was: 592 For Annexation; 535 Against; 521 For Assumption of Bonded Indebtedness; 556 Against. At this point, Council requested a five minute recess. Following the short recess, Councilman Christensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City accept the annexation of the North End area, and Councilman Christensen then read a prepared statement, a copy of which is also attached to the minutes of this meeting. Councilman Harrison mentioned several points: one outstanding against annexation being that the people should assume any bonded indebtedness. However, in favor- of"the annexation wasthe point that if not annexed now, it will later be divided and no doubt annexed part to Lynnwood and part to Edmonds. In conclusion, Councilman Harrison recommended a change of city policy - that assumption of bonded indebtedness bot be a rigid requirement. Councilmen Sorensen and Tuson felt it was unfortunate to have to put a choice of assuming indebtedness on the ballot, as this was misleading to some voters. Discussion from the audience then followed, both pro and con. A roll call vote showed Harrison, Smets, Christensen and Simspon in favor; Tuson, Slye and Sorensen against, and the motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Christensen to amend his previous motion to read that we adopt Ordinance #1004 to annex the area in question, and that the date of August 1, 1963 be fixed as the effective date... This was seconded by Councilman Simpson, and the motion carried. Mayor McGinness welcomed the new area to the City of Edmonds, and stated that the City would do its best to serve them with the best means possible. Councilman Sorensen also welcomed the new area, and stated that although some councilmen voted against the annexation, people could rest assured that the Council works together once a decision is made, and any problems in the area would be taken care of. The official Canvass of the Annexation Election of the South Central area --.-was read to the Council, and the original document is attached to the Minute Book. The totals we.re:- 467 For Annexation; 574 Against; 423 For Assumption of Bonded Indebtedness; 582 Against. These results left no alternative to the Council but to take no action on this area. Resolution #84'of the Planning Commission was received, approving the Comprehensive Plan of Clark, Coleman, Rupeiks, Inc., and recommending to the Council that they adopt the Plan. After much discussion, by'Couricil and from the audience, a motion was made by Councilman Christnesne-,-seconded by -Councilman Simpson that Resolution #84 be passed, accepting the Resolution of the Planning Commission and adopting the Comprehensive Plan of Clark, Coleman, Rupeiks, Inc. A roll call vote showed Harrison abstaining;.Smets, Tuson, Christensen and Simpson voting yes; Slye and Sorensen voting no, and the motion carried. It was pointed out that the Plan is not a legal document and does not rezone any property, but is merely a guide in continuing a definite planning program for the Edmonds area. Resolution #80 from the Planning Commission was received, 'recommending that the City Council establish an R-W zone, or restricted waterfront district. Some discussion followed whether this was legal in lieu of previously accepting the Comprehensive Plan, and Mayor McGinness instructed City. Attorney Hall to determine proper action the City should take in this matter. Therefore, action was deferred until the next meeting. A motion was made by Councilman,Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that Ordinance #1005 be passed., cash prepayment expixation.noti.ce on LID #110. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman'Tuson., seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #999 be passed, relating to and -regulating sewage disposal systems. Motion carried. Attorney Hall reported that the Writ of Prohibition filed against the City in regard to LID #120 had been defeated; and work may proceed on this paving of Third Avenue. Street Committee Chairman Sorensen asked that Engineer Jones try to set a date of opening of bids on this project at the next meeting. Councilman Sorensen asked for clarification of ownership of R/W known as Bradley Road or the old traction R/W on 2441� and 242nd. This was referred to Supervisor Lawson. Councilman Sorensen reported a request by the developer of North Stream Lane for a reduction of paving width of the road from 36' to 321, and stated that the Street Committee recommended that this be allowed. Councilman Sorensen-herefore made the motion, seconded by Councilman Slye that the paved roadway in North Stream plat be reduced from 36 ft. to 32 ft., and the motion carried. Councilman Tuson then moved, seconded by Councilman Smets that the July 23 at 8:00 P.M. Motion carried. eting be recessed to C`? 1 U u