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19680220 City Council Minutes409 • 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 41. O illustrated on the blackboard by Engineer Jones. Several complaints on restoration work were referred to the Engineer. Jo Ann Warner complained about chuckholes in the street and generally bad road conditions left by the contractor. Miss Hunter asked for restoration work in regard to drainage. Mrs. Reece's sister started that Mrs. Reece had a request in the Engineer's office for return of topsoil. Mr. Reupert stated that he had a water problem which was in part caused by the sewer project. Mr. Morehouse complained about charges for hookups made by side sewer contractors. Larry Trent added that repairs to damaged property were promised by the contractor, and then never done. Lorraine Curtis said she got nothing but a run -a -round on her . complaints over the phone, and she also said that raw sewage was coming out of the outfall pipe into the Sound. It was explainedthat storm water was overflowing the sewer line because of downspouts and other extras being connected to it. Mr. Steers stated he was being charged for 200' instead of 1001, and would see an attorney if this couldn't be straightened out by the Engineers. Mrs. Franklin noted that in her area everything was left in perfect condition by the contractor, and she and her neighbors had absolutely no complaints on the project. The Mayor assured all the property owners that each complaint would be handled separately and investigated. There were no further comments from the audience, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Haines that proposed Ordinance #1346 be passed, approving and confirming the final assessment roll for LID #151. Motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION.OF INTENTION - UNITS 5, 6, AND 7 A proposed Resolution of Intention for sewering of Units 5., 6, and 7 had been tabled from the meeting of February 6. The Snohomish Health District had taken eleven samples of water from the ditches in the area and all showed various degrees of health hazard based on the bacteria count. The recommendation from the Health District was for the installation of sanitary sewers in the area at the earliest O possible time. Dr. Anderson, who was present, replied to a question from the audience in regard to the bacteria count found in the area. He answered that the organisms found definitely came from the alimentary tract of warm -.blooded animals, possibly, and probably, humans. Dr. Goodhope, in the audience, inquired as to the organization of the Health District, and this was fully explained by Dr. Anderson, Mayor Harrison, and City Attorney Murphy. Mr. Stockton, also from the Health Dis- trict, gave an explanation of the bacteria counts and how they were taken aid handled, and noted the soil could not handle septic systems indefinitely, and that the bacteria count could at any time become pathological. Councilman Haines noted that a bacteria count of 240 would close the beaches, and the count in these ditches was in the thousands, so he felt it was sufficiently polluted to be a potential health hazard if this pollution should at anytime contain typhoid or salmonelli germs. Councilman Bennett agreed that the Resolution of Intention should include the health hazard provision. Following much discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Resolution of Intention #219 be passed, for sewering of Units 5, 6 and 7 with the inclusion of a necessity clause for pro- tection of the public health and safety, and the hearing on the preliminary assess- ment roll be set for June 11 at the Edmonds Jr. High School auditorium. Motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL INITIATED LID'S The proposed discussion on policy for council initiated LIDS, tabled from the meeting of February 6 was again postponed until the council has had more time to study :the matter. REPORT ON UNITS 2 AND 3 PROTESTS City Engineer Larson reported that protests on Units 2 and 3 amounted to 54.9%, O which included the city's property under the proposed LID. Mr. Dave Larson stated that the Mayor had said that the city owned property would not be included when the protests were counted, but it was noted that the Mayor had merely recommended this to the council at the time of the preliminary hearing, and the council had not taken any stand on the matter. Much discussion followed, with the possibility being advanced that perhaps the units could be handled separately. However, there are problem areas in both sewer units, and the Health District had recommended that no further septic tank permits be issued in several areas which included parts of both units. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that action on Units 2 and 3 be tabled to the meeting of April 16, when a full council will be present to vote. Motion carried unanimous- ly. In the meantime, Mayor Harrison will order the Snohomish Health District to do more research on the bacteria count in both areas. ORDINANCE APPROVING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #257 A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1347 be passed, for widening of 196th on the comprehensive street plan according to the recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution #257. Motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCES TERMINATING LID'S #156 AND #158 A.motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1348 be passed, repealing Ordinance #1297 and terminating LID #156, pro- posed street improvement for portions of Main Street and Olympic Avenue. Motion carried. 0 • It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1349 be passed, repealing Ordinance #1303 and terminating LID #158, pro- posed street improvement for certain portions of Casper, 9th N., and Puget Drives Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO ENTER INTO HUD GRANTS FOR PARK SITES Councilman Bennett made the motion,. seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Resolution #178 be passed, authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with HUD for a grant to acquire land for a park site. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Resolution #179 be passed, approving and providing for the execution of a contract for grant to acquire land for open space purposes, with the understanding that the contract will have to be amended to give more time for the acquisition of the property. Motion carried. SECOND READING: LID FORECLOSURE ORDINANCE The proposed ordinance dealing with LID foreclosures was brought to council for its second reading, and it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that. proposed Ordinance #1350 be passed, relating to the foreclosure of LID assessments. Motion carried. SECOND READING: ANTI -LITTER ORDINANCE The proposed anti -litter ordinance came before council for a second reading, and a motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed • Ordinance #1351 be passed, amending section 5.12.014 of the Edmonds City Code by prohibiting the littering of public places and private property. Motion carried. SUPPLEMENT TO EQUIPMENT RENTAL SCHEDULE Because of the extremely late hour, and the volume of business to be taken care of, Supervisor D. C. Lawson suggested that the supplement to the Equipment Rental Schedule be presented at the next regular council meeting. AUDITING OF BILLS A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Bennett that vouchers #6294 through #6443 with the exception of #6322 be approved for payment, and the City Clerk be authorized to draw warrants to pay these regular monthly bills. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Bennett that the following LID bills be approved for payment: LID #150: $24.35 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications; LID #151: $418.00 to Puget Sound National Bank for Tonnesen Construction and Sleads Septic Systems for extension of side sewers; $45.85 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications; aid $5.00 to Treasurer's Office - Petty Cash for recording easements; and that the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants in the amount -of $468.85 to Grande & Co., Inc. to cover these bills; LID #153: $264.60 to Hammond Construction Co. for contractor's estimate #5, semi- final, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the same amount to cover this bill; LID #154: $782.15 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for final engineering services, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue'an interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the same amount to cover; LID #157: $5,056.87 to Ech's Burner Oils, Inc. for contractor's estimate #5 (final) and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant in the same amount to cover this bill; LID #159: $39.50 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications, aid the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the same amount to cover this bill; LID #160: $475.46 to James A. Murphy for legal services in full, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant in the same amount to cover this bill. ' Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Bennett that vouchers #19 and #20 against the 1967 Water -Sewer Revenue Bond Issue be approved, and these bills be paid. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Councilman Bennett reported that he had received a letter from a Mrs. Vincent, com- plaining about empty cartons from the furniture store being stacked and blocking the alley which she owns. This was to be investigated. is CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Claims for damages were acknowledged from William B. Thomas and Carl R. Leggett. e These were to be processed by the City Clerk. PRESENTATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS City Planner Merlin Logan presented Planning Commission Resolutions #262 through #265 to council for setting hearing dates. Cr C� Planning Commission Resolution #262 recommends an amendment to the zoning map by designating as multiple residential low density that property described in Planning Commission File R-21-67. It was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the date for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution #262 be set for March 5. Motion carried. Planning Commission Resolution #263 recommends an amendment to the.zoning ordinance to increase the parking ratio -,for apartments to 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit, in accordance with Planning Commission File ZO-5-67. A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Haines that hearing on Planning Commission Reso- lution #263 be set for March 5. Motion carried. Planning Commission Resolution #264 recommends an amendment to the zoning ordinance to establish landscaping requirements for parking lots, in accordance with Planning Commission File ZO-6-67. It was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Haines that hearing on Planning Commission Resolution #264 be set for March 5. Motion carried. Planning Commission Resolution #265 recommends an amendment to the zoning ordinance to establish height and size criteria for signs in the General Commercial (CG) zone, in accordance with Planning Commission File ZO-7-67. A motion was made by Council- man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Haines that hearing on Planning Commission Resolution #265 be set for March 5.. Motion carried. SET DATE FOR OPENING BIDS ON METERS AND WATER-DEPT. SUPPLIES It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Haines that March 18 be set as the date for opening bids on water meters and other Water Dept. supplies. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned. Irene Varney Moran City Clerk Harve Harrison, Mayor March 5, 1968 ROLL CALL Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harrison with all councilmen present except Tuson, who is on leave of absence for vacation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of February 20 had been mailed and posted, and there being no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as presented. HEARING: ON VACATION OF ALLEY - BLOCK 18 Hearing was opened on the request for vacation of the alley in Block 18, First Addi- tion to the City of Edmonds. Mr. Warren T. Henderson, 18335 - 81st W., spoke in favor of the vacation. No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Ordinance #1352 be passed, vacating the alley in Block 18. Motion carried. HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #262 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #262, recommending amendment to the zoning map by designating as multiple residential low density property described in Planning Commission File R-21-67. City Planner Logan explained the request for expansion of the RML zone in this area, and the hearing was then opened. No one in the audience wished to comment, however, and the hearing was therefore closed. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordi- nance #1353 be passed, rezoning the area as described in File R-21-67 as RML. Motion carried. HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #263 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #263, recommending amendment to the zoning ordinance to increase parking ratio for apartments to 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit in accordance with File ZO-5-67, Mr. Logan explained the feelings of the 'Planning Commission on this matter, and the hearing was opened. Councilman Slye felt that there should be 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit. No one in the aud- ience wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Council- man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Ordinance #1354 be passed, setting the parking ratio,:.for apartments to 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit, and the motion carried with Councilman Slye voting against. 1 1 O