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19680702 City Council Minutes44 REPORT ON BIDS FOR 2,300 LINEAL FEET OF CAST IRON PIPE AND APPURTENANCES e Bids had been opened on June 17th at 2:00 P.M. in the office of the Mayor for 2,300 lineal feet of cast iron pipe and appurtenances for the Water Department. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Supervisor, and Director of Public Works. Bids were from: Pacific Water Works - No bid on the pipe C`? Bid on appurtenances- $1,481.22 including tax f.o.b. Job site bid: - $1,525.21 Western Utilities Co- f.o.b. pipe & appurtenances $8,847.90 including tax No bid for Job site U. S. Pipe & Foundry- f.o.b. bid on pipe only $6,729.8o Job site - $6,946.12 H. D. Fowler - No bid on pipe f.o.b. appurtenances- $1,257.05 Job site - $1,303.84 Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe -Several of the appurtenances had no bid but on pipe and the appurtenances on which they did bid f.o.b. - $7,618.73 Job site - $8,130.31 U. S. Pipe & Foundry had the low bid on the pipe and H. D. Fowler the low bidder on all material less pipe and acceptance of these bids was therefore recommended. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the bid of U. S. O Pipe & Foundry for the pipe be accepted in the amount of $6,946.12 job site and the bid of H. D. Fowler Co. in the amount of $1,257.05 f.o.b. becaccepted for the appur- tenances. Motion carried unanimously. AUTHORIZATION OF CALL FOR BIDS FOR FUEL OIL REQUIREMENTS FOR 1968-1969 Motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye to authorize a call for bids for fuel oil requirements for the City of Edmonds for 1968-1969, bids to be opened on July 1. Motion carried. FINAL PLAT SEAVIEW LANE City Planner Merlin Logan presented to council the final plat of Seaview Lane and a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the final plat of Seaview Lane be approved. Motion carried unanimously. There was no further business to come before the meeting and it was.adjourned at 11:55 P.M. Irene Varney Mora City Clerk Harve Harrison, Mayor July 2, 1968 U P O T.T. P A T.T. The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harrison with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of June 18k had been posted and amiled, and since there were no corrections nor omissions, they stood approved as presented. HEARING: ON APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATION IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #280 This was the evening set for the hearing on the appeal from the recommendation of the Planning Commission in their Resolution #280, to deny a rezone request for Holly Drive. An appeal had been received from William A. Wilson, Attorney for Ralph K. Birum, notifying the City of an appeal from the decision of the Edmonds Planning Com- mission. Therefore, the hearing had been set for the July 2 meeting. However, a letter was received by the Mayor requesting a continuance of this matter to August 6, 1968. The reason for the continuance being that William A. Wilson, attorney representing the applicants on the appeal, stated that he had a conflict of scheduling on July 2.and would be unable to attend the hearing before the City Council. Councilman Haines moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the continuance of this appeal to August 6 be granted. There were several people in the audience who were opposed to the continuance, however, and they felt it unfair that they should have to come to another hearing on this to satisfy the convenience of the attorney for the appeal. Some of the people in the audience who wished to be present when the hearing again took place said that they, too, would be on 44 • vacation and would be gone for the August 6 meeting. Councilman Bennett felt that it was fair to select a date in September when all vacations might be over. At this point, Councilman Haines and Councilman Nelson withdrew their motion for continuance to August 6. It was then moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Slye that this matter be -continued to September 17, and this motion carried unanimously. Mr. Donn Bugher, 145 Homeland Drive, stated that he would be on vacation around Septmeber 171� and he wished to go on record as being opposed to this appeal for a rezone, as he felt the area should be kept residential for single homeowners and also that his view would be lost if an apart- ment house went up in the area. Another gentleman in the audience asked if the records of the Planning Commission hearing would have to be repeated by having each individual state his opposition to the council the same as had been done at the Planning Commission meeting. He was advised that the law stated these two hearings must be held. HERRING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #281 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #281, recommending a rezone on Paradise Lane from RS-6 to RML as described in Planning Commission File #R-7-68. City Planner Merlin Logan read the minutes of the Planning Commission hearing on this matter. Following this, there was much discussion by the council. Hearing was then opened. Attorney David Hoff, representing the applicant, Mr. Bodine, presented a sketch of the proposed apartment building with 41 units. He explained that there was a potential con- demnation by the State Highway Dept. and this would necessitate moving the proposed apart- ment building to the east and having this property rezoned in order to allow the construction. Mr. Bodine was present, and in answer to a question from a councilman, replied that he had purchased the -property about a year ago and that at that time the proposed highway was located west of the property in question, and that after he owned the land and planned the apartment building, the Highway Dept. again moved their proposed R/W which would then go through his property and prevent the building of this proposed apartment house. Both • Councilmen Tuson and Bennett were concerned with the extension of multiple units in the area, and noted if the -State Highway corridor had not been altered, there would of course be no problem. There was no further comment from the audience, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare an ordinance changing the zoning of this area from RS-6 and RS-8 to RML, and accepting a contract offered by the developer containing a restricted covenant to limit the units to 41 on all of this rezoned property. A roll call vote was asked for, with Councilmen Haines, Slye and Nelson voting in favor; Bennett, Tuson, Nordquist, and Kincaid against, and the motion failed to carry, and the appeal therefore denied. HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #282 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #282, recommending an amendment to the sign ordinance in the CG zone, according to File #ZO-7-67. City Planner Logan briefed the council on this proposed ordinance, which would establish height and size criteria for signs in the General Commercial zone. He noted that the sign size regulations are extremely difficult to administer at this time and that the 300 square foot permitted sign size limitation penalizes large commercial properties, while it is much too liberal for small properties. Mr. Logan then read the minutes of the Planning Commission hearing on this matter. Mayor Harrison then opened the hearing, but since there was no one in the audience .who wished to comment, the hearing was closed. Following some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1376 be passed, amending the official zoning ordinance in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution #282, File #ZO-7-67. Motion carried unani- mously.. PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #271 • Since no contract had yet been recieved from Mr. Saindon in regard to the proposed ordinance for rezone on Planning Commission Resolution #271, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Bennett that this matter be continued to the next council meeting, *hen the contract should have been received and on file. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE n A.letter was read from Mrs. J. H. Whiteleather, 1059-251� Ave. S., wherein she objected strenuously to any change of street and house numbers in the City of Edmonds. APPROVALS OF TEMPORARY CONCESSIONS (4!� OF JULY) Concession agreements, including insurance provisions, had been properly submitted by the Edmonds Rainbow Assembly and the American Legion Auxiliary. Since both -were in proper order and the Chief of Police and Fire Chief had recommended approval, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that temporary concessions be approved for the.Edmonds Rainbow Assembly and the American Legion Auxiliary for the Fourth of July holiday. Motion carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION It was noted that the councilmen had been in contact with the PUD and that an effort would be made to try to save the trees in the park area where the PUD would be in- stalling their pole line. Councilman Bennett noted that he felt that the Arts Festival recently held in Edmonds had been a great success and that many people had worked to make it so and had succeeded in affording a great deal of pleasure to not only Edmonds residents but to many people • _ _ from surrounding areas who had come to Edmonds to enjoy the Festival. He then mentioned L� an editorial in the Seattle Times which had not been complimentary to the Edmonds Arts Festival, and he then proposed by motion, which was seconded by Councilman Tuson that a Resolution be prepared and directed to the Arts Festival thanking them for their contribution to the City of Edmonds, and that a copy of this Resolution of Commendation be printed in the newspapers. Motion carried. City Supervisor Lawson then went on to add that he wished to go on record as saying that he felt the Arts Festival was a fine thing for the City of Edmonds and that the CID cooperation between the Festival Committee and the City had been excellent.. Councilman Haines mentioned that according to the articles in the papers in regard to the Meadowdale Country Club site, he felt the area could be lost as a proposed county park be- cause of the conflict of interest problem, and because part of this area is within the city limits of Edmonds, he was in favor of doing something, such as leasing the land for a nominal sum until it can be legally purchased by the county. Councilman Haines therefore moved, seconded by Councilman Bennett to authorize the Mayor to contact the County Park officials and offer the use of any means the City of Edmonds might have to help preserve and then expedite the purchase of the Meadowdale Country Club site for a county park. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Tuson stated that since some money from the Revenue Bond issue had been earmarked for covering the clarifier at the Disposal Plant, he suggested that a green belt be sub- stituted to cover this area. Therefore, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that due to circumstances, the City should do away with the lid for the clarifier and screen the area with landscaping: Motion carried. Police Chief Grimstad spoke to the council in regard to a proposed gun law. He noted that King county had recently passed a law wherein there would be a 72 hour waiting period before purchase of short firearms. 'He felt that there should be a 72 hour waiting period here in Edmonds, but that it would not benefit the merchants unless all cities in the county had a uniform gun law. He therefore recommended the passage of a Resolution to be sent to the County Commissioners to urge that a county -wide gun law be passed, the same as in King county. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution recommending to the County Commissioners that a 72 hour waiting period for short firearms purchase be put into law. Motion carried. Councilman Haines felt that the council meetings were getting lengthier and later,and he felt that discussion should be held on setting a time limit for the meetings, and perhaps holding more than the regular two council meetings per month. It was decided that this matter would be discussed further by the Mayor and Council at a work meeting. Councilman Bennett reported that. he had received a request for the grading of Spruce Street from 9th to 11l' and asked Supervisor Lawson if someone could check into this. The City Clerk was instructed to send cards to the Mayor and Councilmen to remind them of a meeting,:on July 23 at 7:30 in the Mayor's office. AUTHORITY TO QUIT CLAIM THE EASEMENT FROM ALLEY VACATION City Engineer Leif Larson reported that there was no need for an easement in the alley of Block 18, First Addition to Edmonds that had been vacated recently. Engineer Larson felt that an easement was now unnecessary since all utilities are in the streets, and the alley would not be needed for this purpose at any future date. It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Quit Claim deed on the easement in the alley of Block 18, First Addition to Edmonds, be granted to Glenn Granger. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS FOR FUEL OIL REQUIREMENTS - 1968-1969 Bids had been ope4ed in the Mayor's office on July 1 at 2:00 P.M. for supplying the fuel oil O needs of the City from July 1, 1968 to July 1, 1969.' Present at bid opening were the City clerk, City Supervisor, City Engineer, Fire Chief, A. L. Kincaid, representing Sound Oil Co., and Marty Ramsey, representing Diesel Oil Sales. Bids were: Diesel Oil Sales Company .1133 Sound Oil Company .lo84 A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that Sound Oil Company be awarded the bid for supplying the fuel oil needs of the City of Edmonds from July 1, 1968 to July 1, 1969 for .1084 per gallon. Motion carried unanimously, with Councilman Kincaid abstaining. FIRST READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO UNIFORM BUILDING CODE A proposed amendment to the Uniform Building Code had its first reading before Council. This amendment deals with extending height limitations. SET HEARING DATE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #284 . Following discussion on Planning Commission Resolution #284, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the 111 feet in the Planning Commission Resolution #284 be changed to 115 feet. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Fuson that the hearing date on Planning Commission Resolution #284 as amended be set for July 16. Motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR URBAN ARTERIAL CLASSIFICATION MAP A proposed resolution for an Urban Arterial Classification Map was presented,to council. Mayor Harrison asked if, there was anyone in the audience who wished to comment on this agenda item, and since there -was -no one, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist e that Resolution #189 be passed, classifying certain streets into arterial and access streets 4, • and further sub -dividing the same into major, secondary, and collector arterials, by the adoption of a map depicting such classifications. Motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Council acknowledged a claim for damages from Terry L. Neavill. This was referred to the City Clerk for processing. P FINAL PLAT OF NORTHSTREAM ESTATES The final plat of Northstream Estates was presented to .Council, and after review a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the final plat of North - stream Estates be approved. A roll call vote was taken, with all councilmen voting in favor except Nordquist and Haines, and the motion carried. DONATION RECEIVED FROM EDMONDS BETTER PARKS ASSOCIATION Miss Frances Hunter presented a check in the amount of $100.00 from the Edmonds Better Parks Association to the City of Edmonds Park Department, with the expression.that the Better Parks Association hoped the City would use the money for some kind of landscaping, and that this donation might encourage other organizations to follow this example. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Bennett that a letter of thanks be extended to the Edmonds Better Parks Association for their $100.00 donation to the Edmonds Park Department. Motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH A letter had been received from the First Church of Christ, Scientist, requesting an ex- tension of one year on the use of the church building. However, after much discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City grant an ex- tension to the First dhurch of Christ, Scientist, for a 3 month period. After further discussion, this motion was withdrawn and it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the matter of:a time extension to the Christian Science Church be tabled until the next council meeting, July 16. Motion carried unanimously. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON WATER MAINS At the request of the City "ngineer, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye to authorize a call for bids for 8 inch and 12 inch water mains, bids to be opened July 15�. Motion carried. Councilman Tuson asked that the specifications contain bids for both the complete job and also for the job without supplying the pipe. These mains will be installed in the vicinity of 801'9 18414, and Olympic View Drive area. RESIGNATION FROM PARK BOARD ' Mayor Harrison received a letter from Eugene Thornton, resigning from the Park Board, The resignation was accepted with regret and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that a Resolution of Commendation be drafted for Eugene Thornton. Motion carried. • 1 APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, AND PARK BOARD Mayor Harrison made the appointment of Robert Hodgson, 1291-61� P1. S., to Position #3 on the Planning Commission, filling the position vacated by Horace Propst. This position expires October 1968. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson confirming the Mayor's appointment of Robert Hodgson to the Planning Commission, Position #3- Motion carried. The Mayor then made the appointment of Ben Box to the Board of Adjustment, Position #3, vacated by Roy Stringer. A mctaon was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Haines that the appointment of Ben Box to Position #3 on the Board of Adjustment be con- firmed. Motion carried. Mayor Harrison then appointed Anthony Koenig, 20525-81st W., to the Park Board, to. fill the position vacated by Eugene Thornton. This position will expire April 1969. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Bennett that the Mayor's appointment of Anthony Koenig to the Park Board be confirmed. Motion carried. DISCUSSION ON ZONING CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY Councilman Bennett stated that he felt any contracts on zoning should be spelled out by the petitioner at the time of granting of a rezone, and he felt more study should be given this particular matter by the council. It was therefore decided that this matter of con- tracts to the city on zoning requests or appeals should be discussed further at a council committee meeting. There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting adjourned at 1Os45 P.M. Mayor 0