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19630806 City Council Minutes138 July 23, 1963 • Recessed meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness, with all councilmen present �ex- cept Harrison. Bids for the purchase of a fire truck had been examined by the Fire Chief and Councilme.. Sorensen and. Slye, both volunteer firemen, and upon their recommendation, Councilman Sorensen moved, seconded by Councilman Slye that American La France be awarded the bid for the fire truck and extra equipment, for the total amount of $23,638.34, including tax, which repre- sented the low bid. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bid covering the fire hose by awarded to American Rubber Mfg. Co., for 3000 feet of 236" hose Q $1.24 and 1200 feet 116" Q $.82, for a total of $4,798.08, including tax and minus 2%. Motion carried. The recommendation for establishment of an R-W zone and the rezoning of approximately 1200 ft. of waterfront north of the.ferrydock to this classification was submitted from the Planning Commission. Also, the recommendation to rezone from M-1 to P-1 the waterfront area north of the first recommendation to Puget Lane extended; and the privately owned waterfront north of this to S-12. After much discussion pro and con, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #1006 be passed, amending Ordinance #789, and the zoning code by the addition of the establishment of an R-W zone in the City of Edmonds. A roll call vote was requested, and resulted in Smets, Tuson and Slye voting for; Christensen, Simpson and Sorensen against, and with the tie vote, the motion failed to carry. It was then moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Planning Commission be requested to hold hearings for the purpose of rezoning to P-1 that area approx- imately 1200 ft. from the ferry dock north along the waterfront that had been recommended by them as being zoned R-W after establishment of this classification. Motion carried. _ The resolution from the Planning Commission recommending the rezoning from M-1 to P-1 of that area from approximately 1200 ft. north of the ferry dock to Puget Lane extended was accepted, and a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance .�1006 be passed, to rezone the above mentioned area on the waterfront from M-1 to P-1, and the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman S.mpson accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and passing Ordinance #1007, to amend the zoning code and rezone the remaining area along the waterfront north of Puget Lane extended from M-1 to S-12. Motion carried. Attorney Hall presented to the Council, aided by explanations by Val Rupeiks, who was present, an invitation for the City of Edmonds to join the Puget Sound Governmental Conference, which is promoted by the federal government for regional joint planning for parks and public use of land. Members of the joint planning council are entitled to receive 30% federal grants for "open space" purchases for park development. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Resolution #85 be passed, requesting admission to the Puget Sound Regional Planning Council for the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. It was then announced that the next meeting of the Puget Sound Governmental Conference was being held at the Edmonds Civic Center at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 26k, and all were invited to attend. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Smets that August 6t'' be set as the date for opening of bids for the sale of warrants and bonds on LID #119; also on LID's J120 and #122 jointly. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City call for bids on LID #120, paving of Third Avenue from Main to Pine, to be opened on August 20. Motion carried. i Councilman, Tuson moved, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City call for bids to be opened August 201' on LID #119, sewering of the Senior High School area. Motion carried. A letter was received from Suzanne Lindsay, asking for an extension of time in the 30 day limit for filing of protests against LID #122, watermains for Fruitdale on the Sound. Council decided that this request did not alter the legal 30 day requirement, and no actii.on was taken. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk 'Af August 6, 1963 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tuson, with Councilmen Harrison, Smets, Slye and Sorensen present. It was moved by Councilman Slye and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the minutes of the July 23rd o _ cal,. meeting• be app,roved.. Motion carried. ,y F , n; This was the date set for the opening of bids on warrants and bonds for LID #119, sewers in the vicinity of the Senior High School. There was one bid: Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. 4.20% plus 120 premium for each $100 par value. A net effective rate of 4.176%. • 1 CJ 1 There was discussion, and it was thought in the absence of the City Attorney to perhaps hold the bid until next meeting. However, the Council took this matter up again a bit later in the • 13C • meeting after determining that his was indeed a very acceptable interest rate, as low as had been received in some years. A motion was.made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that the City accept the bid of Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. for the bonds and warrants on LID #119 at the rate of 4.20% and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the acceptance. Motion carried. A petition with 44 signatures was presented for an LID for paving, curbs and gutters for the following area: "B" Street from Pine to Reservoir; Fir St. from 9:Lh Ave. to 7k Ave.; 8k Ave. from Fir to Spruce; 74 Ave. from Pine to Fir; and Pine from 7k to 8�'. This was to be referred to the City Attorney for checking the validity and sufficiency of the petition. A petition was received signed by 8 property owners protesting the includion of 714 Ave. from Pine to Fir in the above proposed LID, and requesting deletion. This was also to be turned over to the City Attorney. A letter was received from Acting City Engineer Moran which resulted in a motion being made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Smets that the improvements in the plat of Sea Lawn Acres #2 be accepted by the City of Edmonds for perpetual maintenance. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen:;that the regular monthly bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bills against LID #108 in the amount of $204.00 to Leona Silhan and $192.00 to Evva Johnson for clerical work be paid, and that the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co.. in the amount of $396.00 to cover these two bills. Motion carried. • A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill to the Tribune -Review in the amount of $8.37 against LID #113 be paid. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill to the Tribune -Review in the amount of $8.33 against LID f#115 be: paid. Motion carried. • 1 1 A motion was made by Councilmah. Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill against LID #116 in the amount of $18.72 be paid to the Tribune -Review, and that the City Clerk' ,.be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to Grande & Co., Inc. to cover this amount. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that contractor's estimate #1 in the amount of $3755.64 on LID ##114, paving of Pine, 6k to 7L' be paid to Joplin Paving Co. Motion carried. Councilman Slye,moved, seconded by Councilman Smets that contractor's estimate #1 in the amount of $5721.14 on LID #117, paving of Hemlock, V� to 8k be paid to Joplin Paving Company. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that contractor's estimate #1 on LID #118, paving of "A" Street, Elm to Fir, in the amount of $3376.12 be paid to Joplin Paving Company. Motion carried. The letter from Snohomish County Civil Defense was read to the council, requesting authorization be given to the City Clerk to remit 8¢ per capita based on the 1963 population. This was discussed, and it was decided that no action be taken on this until the next council meeting. Also, a committee was appointed - Fire Chief Astell, Councilmen Slye and Sorensen - to investiga6e the equipment and facilities of Sno- homish County Civic Defense and report their findings to the council at the next meeting. Supervisor Lawson reported briefly on the "open space" phase of the Puget Sound Governmental Conference; stating that the meeting had been held in the Civic Center last Thursday and that Edmonds' participation would mean 30% from federal funds for these park purposes, rather than the usual 20%. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the date for the opening of bids on LID 11120, Third Avenue paving, be changed from August 20 to September 3. Motion carried. A letter from John Moran to the Street Committee chairman regarding his investigation of the Mabel Blake Smith plat resulted in the motion being made by Councilman 6orensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that upon recommendation of the Street Committee, an allowance of 32' instead of the regular 36' of paving be allowed on the dead end street in this plat, and that the street be allowed to bend in order to preserve some trees and shrubs, and that the request of Mrs. Smith be granted to name this street "Blake Place" in memory of his father. Motion carried. Mrs. Smith was present -and thanked Mr. Moran, Councilman Sorensen, and the council for their favorable action. It was reported by Mayor Pro Tem Tuson that the proposed LID for water mains for "Fruitdale-on-the-Sound" was dead by protest filed with the City Clerk before the 30 day deadline. It was reported that a census will be taken in the north end annexation area, at a probable cost to the city of from $1200 to $1500, with the work being supervised by the Census Board. 0 14® Mayor Pro Tem Tuson announced that a budget meeting would be held on Tuesday, August 131' • with both the Street and Water Committees. Councilman Sorensen stated that there is a short piece on Laurel Way - Laurel Street �. between 111' and 13" which they are no.t certain is on the comprehensive plan. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that if this piece connecting �. Laurel Way and Laurel Street between 112' and 131h as shown on the map is not on the comprehensive plan, .that the City Engineer be authorized to take it to the Planning Commission for them to take the steps to have this done. Motion carried. There was no further business to come before the council; and.AZ was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that the mee ' g adjour tion carried. City Clerk August 20, 1963 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tuson with all councilmen present. It was moved by Councilman'Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the minutes of the August 6:h council meeting stand approved. Motion carried. Bids were opened on LID #119,' sewers for the Senior High 'School vicinity. They were: A & M Construction Equipment Co., Inc., Seattle $148,121.88 Hanson Construction Co., Seattle 196,373.50 Superior Construction Co., Seattle 195,141.80 Murphy Bros., Inc., Seattle 162,739.15 • Tom Tonnesen Construction, Tacoma 178,587.50 Seattle General Corporation, Lynnwood 168,044.80 Shoreline Construction Co., Seattle 154,837.80 Taylor Utilities Construction Co. 1589559.83 Bids were referred to John Moran and Wayne Jones, and it was their recommendation after checking the bids that the City accept the low bid of A & M Construction Equipment Co. Therefore, a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Smets that the City of Edmonds award the bid on LID #119 to A & M Construction Equipment Co. in the amount of $148,121.88, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with this company for the construction of the sewer. Motion carried. A petition signed by 14 property owners in the area including -Second Ave. S. from Pine to Elm,and Pine & Elm between Second Ave. and Third Ave. was -received, requesting that immediate action be taken to correct the sewer gas problem in. this area. Wayne Jones reported that the problem had been krought tA the attention of Reid, Middleton & Associates by John Moran at the beginning of the summer. Chlormnation had been Dut in at the Ballinger lift station; very soon an aerator will be installed; and Mountlake Terrace will work on the problem until the situation is corrected. Inthe meantime, Mayor Pro Tem Tuson asked Supt. Moran to see if he could devise some means to give temporary relief to the residents. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that Ordinance #1008 be passed, cash prepayment expiration notice on LID #108. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #1009 be passed, cash prepayment expiration period notice on LID #116. Motion carried. Attorney Hall introduced a proposed'ordinance to limit the height of buildings on the • waterfront. It was moved by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance #1010 be passed, amending Ordinance #887 and the uniform building code, to limit the height of buildings on the waterfront west of the railroad tracks to 30 ft. During discussion of the motion, a second motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye to table the first motion and delay an.y.action on Ordinance #1010 until the newt council meeting. A roll call vote resulted in Harrison, Smets, Tuson and Slye voting for; Christensen, Simpson and Sorensen against, and the motion carried to table action on the ordinance. Upon recommendation from the Planning Commission, Attorney Hall introduced an ordinance providing for the ddoption of the Clark, Coleman, Rupeiks comprehensive street plan. This resulted in discussion, and several property owners in the audience spoke in protest of the proposed 80 ft. R/W for 761h Ave. W. Councilman Simpson suggested that the question of the 80 ft. be referred back to the Planning Commission. for them to determine what effect a possible reduced R/W would bring. However, the Street Committee decided that they would meet with Mr. Rupeiks to discuss this matter and bring the answer back to the council. This meeting was set for Monday, August 26. The Attorney reported that the petition for paving the "B" Street area had a substantial majority in favor of the improvement. Also, that the petition for deletion of 74 Ave. from Pine to Fir had a majority of protest si'gnatures for that one section. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Attorney be in- structed to draw a Resolution of Intention for a proposed LID for paving of this "B" Street area, with the deletion of 71h Ave. from Pine to Fir. Motion carried. Acting upon recommendation from the Planning Commission, a motion was made by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #1011 be passed, rezoning the property on Bowdoin Way, known as the Rendler property, (legal description a part of the ordinance) from R-8 to R-6A. Motion carried. •