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19680206 City Council Minutes406 The Mayor appointed Harry Skinner to a 4 year term on the Board of Appeals, to expire 12/31/71, O to fill the vacancy created by Mayor Harrison. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Slye that this appointment be confirmed. Motion carried. Mayor Harrison appointed Dick Swanby to a 4 year term on the Building Code Committee, to ex- pire 12/31/71. This is a new position to make this a four -member committee. A motion was made by.Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Mayor's appointment be con- firmed. Motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that authorization be given to open bids on February 51 for a motor cycle for the Police Dept., and a Street Sweeper, 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck, and a Dump Truck for Public Works. Motion carried. SET HEARING DATE ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #257 A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the date for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution #257 be set for February 6. Motion carried. RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH EVERETT ANIMAL SHELTER It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the agreement with the Everett Animal Shelter be renewed at the same costs. Motion carried. QUIT CLAIM DEED TO LINDSAY'S A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City give a Quit Claim Deed to the Lindsay's to correct the boundaries of the parcel of land deeded to the city previously. Motion carried. There was no furth6rbusiness, and the meeting adjourned. O 1 Irene Verney Moran, Cit Jerk Harve Harrison, Mayor February 6, 1968 ROLL CALL Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Harrison with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES II Minutes of the meeting of January 16 had been mailed and posted. Councilman Slye noted that in Page 2, paragraph 2, it stated that he had mentioned the area proposed for rezone was larger than noted by Mr. Logan in his recommendation, and the minutes said "smaller" rather than"larger". There were no other corrections nor omissions,and the minutes stood approved as corrected. Keith LaBelle of the Edmonds J.C.'s introduced Alana Robinson, winner of the Edmonds Jr. Miss pageant. She spoke to the council and audience on the qualifications for being a candidate for Jr. Miss, and on her personal experiences after having been chosen. HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #255 Hearing was held.on Planning Commission Resolution #255, tabled from the council meeting of O January 2, recommending.approval of a proposed amendment to the comprehensive street plan by establishing an access street from 76th Avenue W. to the rear of the RMH zoned properties abutting on 196th St. S..W. as set forth in Planning Commission File CP-10-67. City Planner Merlin Logan presented copies of a map of the area to council, showing route proposals. He explained that the purpose of the proposed access street was to give future residents of this apartment zone an alternative access to a street and to provide fire access. Mr. Rowe, a property owner, was to be asked to dedicate a strip of his property for this service street in exchange for its being improved by the other property owners using it. Hearing was opened. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that council accept the recommendation of the City Planner on Route'D of his proposal for ingress and egress, and authorize him to go ahead with a survey of the lots at the city's expense. It was then moved by Councilman Slye that this motion be amended to state that the city's participation not exceed $150.00. There was no second to this motion. Councilman Bennett then moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the motion be amended to place a limit on city participation, to be decided by the Planner, and authorize the survey contingent on property owner Rowe's signature to guarantee certain points, and that the city of Lynnwood also be contacted as to whether or not it would accept a 30' service street. It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the amendment be amended to state that a survey of the area be made subject to the city of Edmonds having in writing not only an agreement with Mr. Rowe, but also signatures of the other interested property owners that they are in agreement with this proposed plan. There was no one in the audience who wished to add anything to the discussion, and the hearing was closed. Vote was taken on the amendment to the amendment, and resulted in 6 councilmen in favor: O Kincaid against, and the motion to amend the amendment carried. • Vote on the amendment showed all councilmen in favor except Kincaid, and the amendment carried. The original motion, as amended, was then voted upon, and carried with all councilmen voting in favor except Kincaid and Slye..' Councilman Haines noted that a minimum access 'should be set up, with certain standards re- quired by the City. It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the cost of the survey be considered part of -the engineering on any future LID in this area. Motion carried. - HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #257 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #257, to amend the official street plan to establish increased R/W between the east city limits and 88th W. on 196w. City Planner Logan gave an explanation of the proposal and recommended a 90' R/W from 78L, to 88Lh to all for a planting strip. Hearing was opened. Dr Kahm stated that because of the high density of the population in the area, there should be a left hand turn lane there'. No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that an ordinance be prepared to approve Planning Commission Resolution #257. Motion carried. DISCUSSION,ON RESOLUTIONS OF INTENTION At this point, Councilman Bennett stated that he felt before a Resolution of Intention is passed for a Local Improvement District, the city should require a specific minimum number of property owners to be effected sign a petition asking for a LID; at least 20% in any • given area.- He recommended that the policy for future LID's be to require the minimum of 20•16 of the property owners to sign the petition for the improvement, and to reconsider the old council policy that if 50% of the property owners protest, the council abandon the pro- posed improvement. Councilman Slye felt the council should follow the legal 6096 protest rule, so that necessary arterials can be put through more easily. Following some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the council adopt a policy that on any Resolution of Intention relating to neighborhood LID's being set up, letters or petitions from the people to be assessed must amount to a minimum of 20% to begin the project. Councilman Haines then suggested thattthe next council work session be used for discussing what was stated in the motion. Mayor Harrison noted that at the meeting of the citizen's committee last evening, this matter of LID's and protests had been discussed, and the feeling was that a 20% property owner request should be required to start an LID, and a 509/6 protest should be enough to make the council drop the matter. It was then moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Bennett that this.matter be tabled to the next regular meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the city council go on record with a policy that on any LID except those involving a health hazard, if a 50% pro- test is received, the council will cease proceeding with the LID. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Haines to amend the motion to state that any LID that involves a federal grant be excluded from the motion. Discussion followed, and it was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kin- caid that the matter be tabled to the next meeting. This motion was voted upon and carried with Councilman Bennett voting no. PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR SEWERING UNITS 5, 6 and 7 • In regard to the proposed Resolution of Intention for sewering Units 5, 6 and 7 to support the Engineer's request for federal funds, the City Engineer reported that it would take more'time for a health report on the area. Councilman Slye moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that this matter be tabled to the next council meeting. Motion carried. REPORT ON REQUESTS FOR VACATION OF PROPERTY Requests had been received for vacation of a strip of land adjacent to tract 107, Edmonds Sea View Tracts and also for the alley in Block 18. These had been referred to the City Engineer. A letter in support of the alley vacation was read, signed by Warren Henderson, Dean Webster, and Glenn Granger. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Council- man Nordquist that Resolution #170 be passed, and a hearing on the vacation of the alley in Block 18 be set for March 5. Motion carried. REPORT ON URBAN ARTERIAL PROGRAM Mayor Harrison reported that under the Urban Arterial Program, the State will participate 90% in improvement of 9th Avenue from Firdale Village to Casper Street. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from the members of the Chase Lake PTA Safety Committee calling attention to the public street going through the school g7ounds and the hazardous walking conditions which exist on 21st Ave. between 5L" and 8Lh near the school. This was referred to the Safety Committee. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Claims for damages were acknowledged from Charles P. LeWarne, Lawrence J. Kleiner, and Ralph G. Johnson. A claim letter had been received from Benjamin S. Asia, but it was not • in the proper form, aftd a letter and a blank form had been mailed to Mr. Asia. 408 REPORT ON BIDS 8 Bids had been opened on February 5 at 2:00 P.M. in the office of the Mayor for a motorcycle for the Police Dept. and a Y4 ton pickup, a 5-6 yard dump truck, and a street sweeper for the Public Works Dept. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Supervisor, City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Police Chief, and Paul Maphis and Jim Campbell representing Sahl- berg Equipment, Inc. and Bill Blume Chevrolet. Bids were: MOTORCYCLE: Harley-Davidson of Everett $2,463.71 including tax DUMP TRUCK: Bill Blume Chevrolet $5,702.00 including tax Harris. Ford, Inc. $6,420.00 A TON PICKUP: Bill Blume Chevrolet $2,233.64 including tax Harris Ford, Inc. $2,233.00 STREET SWEEPER: Sahlberg Equipment, Inc. $15,414.80 (less trade-in $600.00 - $14,814.80) It was recommended by Chief Grimstad that the bid on the motorcycle be accepted, aid it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the motorcycle be purchased from Harley-Davidson of Everett for $2,463.71 including tax. Motion carried. It was recom- mended by both the City Supervisor and Director of Public Works that the bids be accepted from. Blume Chevrolet for the dump truck and pickup, and from Sahlberg Equipment, Inc. for the street sweeper. A.motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bids be accepted from Bill Blume Chevrolet for the dump truck at $5,702.00 and for the /4 ton pickup at $2,233.64, and from Sahlberg Equipment, Inc. for the street sweeper at $15,414.80 less a $600.00 trade-in, and that authorization be given to make these purchases. Motion carried with Councilman Bennett abstaining, as he represents Bill Blume Chevrolet. DOG LEASH ORDINANCE Mayor Harrison suggested that .the proposed dog leash ordinance have its first reading to- night and copies given to the press for adequate exposure to the public before action at the -next council meeting. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Bennett that the council strike the. licensing of cats from the ordi- nance. A roll call vote showed Councilmen Bennett, Nelson, and Tuson in favor, with all other councilmen voting against, and the motion failed to carry. It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that council have the final consideration on the proposed dog leash ordinance at the April 2 meeting. Motion carried with Councilman Nelson voting against. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR PARK DEPT. Chairman Slye r6ported that the capital improvements program for the Park Dept. should be approved by the council in order to meet the requirements for submitting requests for fed- eral dunds. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson thatthe Capital Improvements Program for the Park Dept. as submitted be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS OF COMMENDATION 1 1 O Resolutions of Commendation for former -Mayor Gordon Maxwell, former Councilmen Sproule Mc- O Ginness, Howard Olds and Jack Bevan, a d Harold Bucklin from the Civil Service Commission, and George Luschen from the Board of Adjustment. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Resolutions #171 for Gordon Maxwell, #172 for Sproule McGinness, #173 for Howard Olds, #174 for Jack Bevan, #175 for Harold Bucklin and #176 for George Luschen be passed, commending each for his services to the City. Motion carried. COUNCIL ACTION DESIGNATING 2 ORDINANCES NUMBERED 1341 as "A" AND "B" Two ordinances had been given the number 1341, and it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Salary Ordinance passed on December 5, 1967 be design- ated #1341 A, and the amendment to the zoning ordinance passed on January 2, 1968 be #1341 B. Motion carried. FIRST READING PROPOSED ORDINANCES: LID FORECLOSURE AND ANTI -LITTER Proposed ordinances were presented and had their first reading. These were for LID fore- closure and an anti -litter ordinance. BALLINGER PARK ACQUISITION Discussion on the Ballinger Park Acquisition brought forth a motion by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that this matter be tabled to the March 5 meeting, and authoriz- ation be given to continue the hearing on condemnation. Motion carried. RESIGNATION AND NEW APPOINTMENTS A letter was read from Richard Stallbaum, resigning from the Planning Commission. This res- ignation was accepted with regret by the Mayor. Mayor Harrison then made the appointment of Jonathan Brooks to fill Position #7 on the Planning Commission, to expire 10/9/."J1. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the appointment of Jonathan U Brooks to Planning Commission Position #7 be confirmed. Motion carried. 409 • Mayor Harrison then appointed Cal Thompson to fill Position #2 on the Board of Adjustment vacated by Jonathan Brooks. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the appointment of Cal Thompson on the Board of Adjustment be confirmed. Motion carried. The Mayor then made the appointment of Cloyd Campbell to fill the vacant Position #4 on the Park Board. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Mayor's appointment be confirmed. Motion carried. AMEND SECTION 11.16.010 OF EDMONDS CITY CODE (SEWER CONNECTION CHARGE) A proposed ordinance to amend section 11.16.010 of the Edmonds City Code for sewer connec- tion charge was presented, and a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council- man Tuson that proposed Ordinance #1344$be passed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR LID FOR "A" AVENUE A.petition signed by approximately 40% of the property owners was received for paving, side- walks and related improvements for "A" Avenue. The proposed improvement was recommended by the Engineer, and a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Resolution of Intention #218 be passed, and the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll be set for April 2. Motion carried. CASH PREPAYMENT ORDINANCE - LID #150 It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance #1345 be passed, cash prepayment expiration on LID #150. Motion carried. • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF R/W & SLOPE EASEMENTS FOR URBAN ARTERIAL PROGRAM A proposed resolution was presented, to authorize Gray & Osborne to acquire certain R/W and slope easements, subject to approval by the City Engineer, pursuant to the Urban Arter- ial. Program. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Resolution #177 be passed, authorizing the necessary acquisition for the project on 212 Street S. W. and Main Street in the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION I • Resolutions #258, #259, #260, and #261 from the Planning Commission were presented by Planner Merlin Logan. All four were denials, with appeals having been received on #258. Planning Commission File R-16, and an #261, Planning Commission File R-20. It was moved by Council- man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Tuson that March 19 be set as the date for hearing on the appeals from the recommendations in Planning Commission Resolutions #258 and #261. Motion carried. Since no appeal had been received on Planning Commission Resolutions 11259 and #260, a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Bennett that Planning Commission Resolutions #259 and #260 be upheld, and the denials be confirmed. Motion carried. There was no further business to come before the'meeting, and it was declared adjourned. Irene Varney Moran, Ci Clerk February 20, 1968 ROLL CALL r Harve Harrison, Mayor Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Harrison with all councilmen present except Tuson, who is on leave of absence for vacation, and Bennett, who had notified the council that he would be arriving late for this meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes.of the meeting of February 6 had been mailed and posted, and there being no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as presented. DR. ANDERSON - PRESENTATION OF AIMS AND PURPOSES OF SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT Mayor Harrison introduced Dr. Anderson and Mr. Dave Stockton, representing the Snohomish District Board of Health. Dr. Anderson listed the activities, aims and purpose of the District, and Mr. Stockton explained the desire of the District to establish a health planning committee in Edmonds to tailor the health plans to the needs of the community. This was to be taken under advisement by the council. HEARING: FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #151 Hearing was held on the final assessment roll for LID #151, Unit #4 Sewers. Engineer Wayne Jones gave a comparison of the preliminary estimate per zone front foot, which was $9.48, and the final cost of $8.16. Several letters of protest, mostly on res- toration work, were read. Each letter read was then verbally answered by the Mayor, Engineer, or Attorney, and some property owners were referred to these offices for further explanation on their particular piece of property. Hearing was then opened. Mr..Frank Chick, who wrote a letter of protest, was present and protested verbally • his lateral charge which he felt should be less than his neighbors' since it was a shorter distance to his property from the trunk. Mr. Messer asked for an explana- tion of the zone and termini method of assessment, and this was explained and