19661115 City Council Minutes1
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SET HEARINGS ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
Planning Commission Resolution #189 was presented, File No. CP-11-66, recommending amendment
to the comprehensive plan to include the.revised thoroughfare plan in the 6 year street im-
provement plan. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman McGinness that
November 15 be set as the date for hearing on this revised thoroughfare plan. Motion carried.
Planning Commission Resolution #190 was presented, File No. CP-18-66, recommending that Forsythe
Lane between Sty and 61' be established as a 50 ft. R/W. It was moved by Councilman McGinness,
seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the hearing on the proposed establishment of a 50 ft. R/W
on Forsythe Lane between 5k and 6k be set for November 15. Motion carried.
Planning Commissioh Resolutions#187, File CP-17-66 and ##188, File R-17-66 were presented,
recommending an amendment to the comprehensive plan and a rezone of the Albertson property at
Westgate. I.t was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman McGinness that the hearing
on these two Resolutions be set for December 20til. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Planning Commis-
sion be asked to restudy the side setback:.requirements for apartment houses in the CW -
(Commercial Waterfront) zone. A roll call vote showed 4 councilmen voting in favor; McGinness
and•Kincaid against, and the motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
City; Clerk
November 159 1966
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all
councilmen present except McGinness.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of November 1 had been posted and mailed, and since there were
no omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented.
HEARING: PROPOSED EMERGENCY ORDINANCE #1244
Hearing was opened on the proposed Emergency Ordinance for the purpose of making .the down
payment of $25,000.00 on the Christian Science Church property; money to be transferred.from
unexpended funds of the Water Dept. There was no one in the audience who wished to be heard
on this subject and the hearing was therefore closed. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Emergency Ordinance #1244 be passed, and the motion
carried unanimously. Mayor Maxwell then reported that he had signed the contract for the
church .property and the purchase now would be concluded.
HEARING: (CONTINUED) FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #141 - PAVING 814, DAYTON TO MAPLE
Hearing on the final assessment roll for LID ##141, paving of 814 from Dayton to Maple was re-
opened. Mr. Rosholt, who had questioned the fact of no sidewalks on the west side of P,
again was present and spoke about this and also the possible future erosion along the curb
at that location because of needed fill in the area. He was told that it would have cost too
much for the LID if the city were to secure slope easements from all the private property
owners and fill in the area prior to installation of sidewalk on that side. Mr. Rosholt was
asked if he would be willing to grant a slope easement to the city, and he replied in the
affirmative. The Mayor mehtioned that perhaps slope easements should be obtained, and the
area filled in. No one else wished to speak on the LID, and the hearing was dlosed. Council-
man Harrison then made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the engineer be instructed
to prepare an amended assessment roll to charge $9.00 per zone front foot on the ease side and
$8.00 on the west side of 0 where no sidewalks were installed; and the Attorney be instructed
to draw an ordinance reflecting this amended assessment roll. A roll call vote was taken, with
Councilmen Olds, Harrison and Tuson voting in favor; Slye, Kincaid and Bevan against, and the
tie was broken by Mayor Maxwell casting his vote in favor. Motion carried and the amended
ordinance will be brought before the council at the next regular meeting on December 6jk.
HEARING:-- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #189
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution ##189, rile CP-11-66, recommending amendment
to the comprehensive plan to include the revised thoroughfare plan. The Engineer gave an
explanation of the revised plan, and the hearing was then opened. There was no one in the
audience who wished to be heard on this, and the hearing was declared closed. It was moved
by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1245 be passed,
adopting the revised thoroughfare plan as part of the comprehensive plan in accordance with
Planning Commission Resolution #189. Motion carried unanimously.
HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION ##190
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #190, File CP-18-66, recommending that
Forsythe Lane between 5n and 61A be established' as a 50 ft. R/W. After an explanation by the
Engineer, the hearing was opened•. -Mr. Mce Gay, 542 Pine, inquired as to how the city arrived
at the decision to take 25 ft. off the north side for R/W. It was noted that R/W had been
dedicated from the south side by a Mr: Sund a few years ago. Mr. Grizzell, representing Mrs.
Edith Miller, asked why the city needed 50 ft. instead of perhaps 30 ft. This was answered by
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the fact that the potential for apartment buildings and the resulting traffic would require
a 50 ft. R/W; 30 ft. would not be adequate. There was discussion between council and
audience, and Councilman Slye stated that he was not in favor of the 50 ft.•R/W, but that
he had an interest in the area since his family owned'property on Pine Street and had a
120 ft. frontage on Forsythe Lane. There was no one else who wished to speak on the
subject, and the hearing was closed.' A motion was made by Councilman -Olds, seconded by cam"
Councilman Bevan that proposed Ordinance #1246 be passed, establishing a 50 ft. R/W on C�
Forsythe Lane between 5t° and 64, in'accordance with the recommendation in Planning Commission
Resolution #190. Motion carried on a roll call vote with all councilmen in favor except Mr.
Slye, who voted against.
AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that vouchers # 4218
through #4334 be approved and warrants in the total amount of $138,171.64 be issued in
payment of these bills. Motion carried.
REPORT ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION # 207
It was reported that the preliminary assessment notices for Resolution of Intention #207 for
sewers on Pine between 2nd and 3rd, and on 3rd Avenue south from Pine St. had heen mailed for
the hearing this evening. However, a card had been sent by the City Clerk's office on
Wednesday, November 9A to each property owner, cancelling the hearing. It had been found
that the project as proposed did not include all the property not presently sewered and
included some property that was already sewered, therefore a new plan must be prepared.
CORRESPONDENCE
A Claim for Damages in the amount of $134.40 was received from James M. McHugh, involving his
automobile in a ditch caused by circumstances on the Unit #1 sewer project.
A letter was received from the Housing and Home Finance Agency giving authority to the City
of Edmonds to proceed with the acquisition of the remaining properties needed for the Seaview
Park site prior to the receipt of the approval for funds from the federal government.
The Bayside Waste & Hauling Co. wrote the city offering their services for garbage hauling
when the next contract is let. The City of Edmonds, however, does not contract for garbage
removal; this being a private contract between citizen and licensed garbage companies.
The protest on the award of the contract for the Utilities Building to Custom Steel Buildings
was received from Tec Tonic Builders. A separate letter of protest was received from Mr.
Schroeder, as an Edmonds citizen, who is also president of Tec Tonic Builders in Seattle.
A letter was read from the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission stating that their
representative, Mr. Holloway, along with representatives from.Great Northern Railway and the
City Engineer of Edmonds would endeavor to work out a better program for safety for the
railroad crossing by the ferry dock in Edmonds. Mayor Maxwell reported that a meeting had
taken place today to discuss this matter.
A letter of protest was received on the proposed Third Avenue Hewer project, for which the
hearing had been cancelled. The letter noted that several years ago an estimate for the same
improvement on the same property had been quoted as $360.00, whereas the present estimate was
given as $507.00.
An invitation was issued for councilmen to attend a meeting in December of the Seattle area
Industrial Council for future oceanographic study in the Puget Sound region.
REPORT ON INVITATION TO BID WITH COUNTY ON GASOLINE REQUIREMENTS FOR 1967
A letter had been received from the County inviting Edmonds to again participate with the
county in their bid for gasoline requirements for 1967- It was moved by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Harrison that the City be authorized to participate with Snohomish
County for the year 1967 for bids on gasoline requirements. Motion carried.
REPORT ON DRIFTWOOD PLANS
The plans for the Driftwood Auditorium to be built on city property located on Main Street
were shown to the council. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Kincaid approving the concept of the building and its location on the lot:. Motion carried.
REPORT ON SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT
It was reported that it would cost 500 per capita for participation in the Snohomish County
Health District for the year 1967. Mayor Maxwell noted that approximately 204,000 of the
220,000 people in Snohomish County were accounted for in the participation, and that under
those circumstances he would recommend Edmonds' joining the District. The Health District
also asked that three members of the Edmonds City Council be named as members of the
Snohomish County Board of Health. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by
Councilman Harrison that the City of Edmonds participate in the Snohomish County Health
District for the year 1967- Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bevan that the Mayor's
appointments of Councilmen Kincaid, McGinness and Harrison to serve as members of the Board
of Health be confirmed. Motion carried.
PROPOSED CONDEMNATION OF DAVIS PROPERTY FOR FIRE DEPT.
Unable to arrive at an agreeable.purchase price within the limits of the appraisals received,
a proposed condemnation ordinance had been drawn by the Attorney for acquisition of the
----property owned by Mr. Davis and described as Tract 8, Block 2, Admiralty Acres in the City of
Edmonds. It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed
• Ordinance #1247 be passed, to provide for the acquisition by condemnation of Tract 8,
Block 2, Admiralty Acres for Fire Dept. purposes. Motion carried unanimously.
There was no further business to come before the council, and the meeting was adjourned.
City Clerk
December 6, 1966
ROLL CALL
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Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of council meeting of November 15, 1966 had been posted and mailed, and since there were no
omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented.
HEARING: (CONTINUED) FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #141 - PAVING 8W, DAYTON TO MAPLE
Hearing on the final assessment roll for LID #141, paving of 8Q from Dayton to Maple was reopened.
There was no one in the audience who wished to be heard on the LID. Hearing was closed. A motion was
made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Olds, that proposed Ordinance #1248 be passed,
approving and confirming the final assessment roll for LID #141 as revised. Motion carried unanimously.
• CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Maxwell read a letter from our insurance company to George Matuska concerning his claim against
the City. The insurance company stated that they had reopened their investigation of the sewer backup
in his basement and found no negligence on the part of the City, and that the City of Edmonds has no
legal liability.
The Mayor said he had received a letter from the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce stating that Santa Claus
would arrive in Edmonds at 11 A.M., Saturday, December 100 aboard the Good Ship Nisqually, and that he
had been asked to accompany Santa to his house on Main Street.
The American Legion requested permission to again put up the tree in the street at 51b and Main. Mayor
Maxwell stated he had given his permission and the tree would be erected this Sunday, December 11L".
Mayor read a letter from Dr. F. J. Kenny submitting his resignation as Health Officer for the City of
Edmonds. Dr. Kenny stated he had enjoyed serving the City of Edmonds as health officer since 1933,
and if -he could be of further assistance he would be only too happy.
The Edmonds Junior Chamber of Commerce wrote a letter asking if the City had property where they could
erect a club house for their meetings. The Mayor stated the matter would be studied at this time and
an answer given at a later date.
The Mayor read a letter from the State advising him that John Moran has -competed the necessary work to
become a Waterworks Manager Class 2. He said, after research it was found that Moran is the only
holder of a Class 2 certification in the State of Washington and is to be commended.
Mayor Maxwell read a letter from Olympic View Water District. They said they were carrying out the
necessary preliminary engineering for their sewer district, and that they had been advised by the
State Pollution Control -Board that their outfall was not in a good location and that they should again
• try -to negotiate with the City of Edmonds. After discussion Councilman Tuson moved we notify Olympic
View Water District that the Edmonds City Council reaffirms their position in not allowing use of the
City. of Edmonds sewer trunk lines or disposal plant outside the City Limits, except by contract with
other cities. Seconded by Councilman Slye and carried unanimously.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST CITY:
Claims for damages were acknowledged from Robert D. Campbell, for damages resulting from LID #148;
from Mrs. John R. Cox, damages resulting form LID #152; and from W. E. Kelly and Ora E. Kelly, and
Larry C. Anderson, for damages resulting from LID #139, Unit #1 sewers. These were all to be forwarded
to the contractors on the respective LID's.
PROPOSED SALARY ORDINANCE 1967
Mayor Maxwell read the proposed Salary Ordinance for 1967. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman.Olds that proposed Ordinance #1249 setting the salaries for City of Edmonds
employees for the year 1967 be passed. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN BUDGET
The Mayor read the proposed resolution authorizing transfer of funds within the 1966 budget. It was
moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bevan that proposed Resolution #146 be passed, author-
izing transfer of funds, within the same class or department within the 1966 budget. Motion carried
unanimously.
SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT RESOLUTION
A proposed Petition and Resolution to the Snohomish Health District':was read. A motion was made by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Petition and Resolution #147 authorizing
• the Mayor to enter into agreement with the Snohomish Health District be passed. Motion carried
unanimously.