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19690506 City Council Minutesl • May 6, 1969 ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison. All councilmen were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of April 15 had been posted and mailed, and since there were no omissions nor correc- tions, they were approved as written. HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION #224 Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #224, proposed paving, side- walks, curbs on Casper, 9th, Puget Drive, and vicinity. City Engineer Leif Larson gave information on the project which was scheduled for 44 Ft. paving, 60 Ft. R/W, and the cost per zone front foot would be $4.00 to the property owners. Hearing was opened. Harold Shipman, 735 Casper, questioned the red flags on his property and asked if the city knew just what the state planned to do. He wanted to know if the staking showed the minimum or maxiumu dis- tance, and also had a question on the slope easements - all of which were answered by the Engineer, noting that in general it was the R/W lines that were marked. Mr. Gallagher, 1010 - 9th, stated that he was definitely in favor of the project as presently engineered. Scott Brady, Brookmere Drive, noted that the flags do not repre- sent the R/W, but rather the present easement. Ken Welling, 18711 Soundview Place, stated that a substantial number of people subject to the proposed assessment are opposed to this project and that they believe Edmonds is swallowing bait from the state for improvement of this area, and he questioned whether all this is truly improvement. Mrs. Welling said he represents approximately 60% of the people involved in the proposed LID, and added that the objection was mainly to the proposed width of the streets and the resulting encroachment onto front yards and other existing private property. • Olin Casher, pastor of St. Peter by -the -Sea Lutheran Church, stated that in order to gain, one must often give up something; that Edmonds is not the only place which is facing change; and that his congregation was not opposed to this proposed project. A gentleman who gave his address as 1029 Puget Drive wondered if the police force would be able to control the traffic on a wider street with the resulting speeding. Dick Jones, 341 Casper, said he represented 60% of the people living on Casper. He felt a 24 ft. paving on Casper would be ample for the present traffic count and that the people would be happy to go along with the sidewalks but would contest anything wider than a 24 ft. pavement. Mayor Harrison spoke in favor of the 40 ft. paving, but noted that the 44 ft. width was designed for flexi- bility such as reversed traffic flow when there were peak traffic loads. He personally felt the needs of the community would be met with a 40 ft. width. Councilman Kincaid noted that the same R/W would be required whether the paving was 44 ft. or 40 ft. Mr. Brock. 9th Avenue, stated that he was unalterably against the - project and submitted a written protest. He then asked for the width in,.the arterial specifications and wanted to know who were members of the Urban Arterial Board, and also who was responsible for this project being ppo- posed. These questions were answered by the City Engineer. Mrs-:, Lagerstrom, 734 Casper, asked the width of Third Avenue. A gentleman living on Casper asked for the width of Casper as well as for Third, and said that there would be three different widths along this stretch of ar- terial, and that if sidewalks were to be put in, why not go all the way to Sunset and not stop at Third. Archie Anderson, trustee of the Methodist Church, wished to go on record as favoring the project, especially to 44 feet. John Brady, 1011 Brookmere, asked the opinion of the City Engineer of a 40 ft. paving and side- walks, with elimination of the parking strip. He felt this would satisfy the needs of the area. Ron LeFebvre, 350 Casper, asked about the width oflhe sidewalks on the Main Street project. There was no one else who wished to add to the hearing, and it was therefore closed. Council discussion followed, and Councilman Bennett stated that he was certainly opposed to improving with inadequate streets to meet future needs - he cited the growth of Edmonds in the past, and the future probability - and that general growth of the area would necessitate planning today's streets for tomorrow's requirements. He there - isfore made a motion, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1423 be passed, creating LID #174, with the 44 ft. width paving. A roll call vote was taken, with all councilmen voting in favor except Tuson and Nordquist. Motion carried. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF 3RD AND PORTIONS OF DAYTON A proposed ordinance to prohobit parking on portions of 3rd and portions of Dayton had been tabled to this meeting from a second reading held on March 18. The City Engineer noted that this would no doubt be a tem- porary measure until the ferry access is completed. Mrs. Vi McNeilly, 303 Dayton, stated that if the city prohibits the parking, she will have no place to park a in front of her house. There was discussion, with Councilman Kincaid suggesting that a red and green traffic light be tried for a period of perhaps 30'days to see if this would alleviate the problem. Engineer Larson stated that he felt there was a need for turning lights especially on 3rd. Following discussion, aemotan was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that effective as soon as it can be installed a redc°and green light without any turning lanes be tried for a period of three weeks. It was then moved by Councilman Slye to amend this motion to state that Third Avenue be channelized as recommended by the City En- gineer. This amendment died for lack of a second. The original motion was then voted upon by roll call, and -carried with Councilman Slye voting against. It was then moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the proposed ordinance for this matter of prohibiting parking be set for June 17 for a third reading. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #311 Planning Commission Resolution #311 had been presented, recommending denial of a proposed amendment to the zon- ing ordinance to prohibit the sale of any type of alcoholic beverage in the BN zone, in accordance with File ZO-10-68. No appeal had been received, and following a brief summary given by Supervisor Lawson of the Planning Commission hearings and recommendation, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by 0 2 Councilman Nelson that Planning Commission Resolution 4311 be confirmed and the proposed amendment be denied. Motion carried. PETITION FOR VACATION OF PORTION OF EDMONDS STREET A petition for vacation of a portion of Edmonds Street between 8th and 9th had been received by Council and referred to the City Engineer for investigation. Engineer Larson recommended that the vacation be denied in view of the present policy of not vacating city rights -of -ways, and that an adequate turn around cannot be provided. He however noted in his report that in the event that the north 10 feet was vacated, it be considered that it should be sold to the benefited property owners. Tom Perry stated that he felt proper development of the adjoining property depended on vacation of this 10 feet. There was discussion on the matter and a motion was then made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the council accept Option (d) on the Engineer's report and vacate the north 10 feet of Edmonds Street between 8th and 9th, have the property appraised for sale to the benefited property owners, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution to set a hearing date on this proposed vacation. A roll call vote was taken, with Councilmen Nelson, .Tuson Kincaid and Haines in favor; Nordquist and Slye against; Bennett abstaining because this is in his neighbor- hood. Motion carried. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Wade James reported to council that the Driftwood Players had rented the Playhouse facilities to a ballet teacher for classes, and that according to terms of the lease agreement between the City and the Driftwood Players, the City must give its approval. He noted that the rental was for $5.00 per hour for 4 hours per week. He asked for council guidelines on the rental terms, etc. Council questioned whether the building should become used for commercial purposes, and it xes moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Bennett to take up this matter at the next council work meeting. Motion carried. Capt. Shields asked when the matter of fluoridation for the city would come before council. Mayor Harrison noted that a statement on fluoridation would be brought up later in the meeting tonight. Jim McMahan presented a proposal to council to set aside the area north of the ferry dock as an underwater O park. He stated that this is an established city park area, and markers could be placed on the bottom for divers, and conservation of the natural beauty there would be assured. He offered to supervise the diving of any council member or official so that they could see the beauty underwater in this area, and also would be happy to show slides to anyone interested. Council stated that they would give this attractive proposal serious consideration. Bert Sanborn, 9th Avenue, asked if the property owners could have a chance to present to the council their views on widening, paving, and underground wiring along the entire length of 9th Avenue, before a preliminary assessment roll is made up and a hearing set. It was suggested by Councilman Haines that an informal hearing with the 9th Avenue property owners be held, and it was decided that this could be on Tuesday, May 13 at 9:00 p.m. following the regular work meeting of the council. FLUORIDATION Mayor Harrison stated that in regard to the matter of fluoridation of Edmonds water, the council had heard both sides of the question and studied volumes of material. He said that the decision was to watch the reac- tion of the fluoridation of Seattle's water, study the related problems of Mountlake Terrace and other cities which have fluoridation, and at this time take no definite action on the situation for.the City of Edmonds. SET DATE FOR HEARING ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4312 An appeal had been received from Dr. Richard Goodhope from the recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution #312, to deny a proposed amendment to the zoning map to rezone from RS-8 to RS-6.property described in File R-2-69. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Slye that June 3 be set as the date for hearing on the appeal of Dr. Richard Goodhope from Planning Commission Resolution #312. Motionccarried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nelson reminded the council that the Edmonds J.C.'s were in the process of their program involving competition for selecting a flag for Edmonds, and the J.C.'s would like to present the final entries to the city for consideration at the May 20 meeting. Councilman Slye brought up the question for council opinion of a possible vacation of 4th:between Howell and Walnut, on which he had been approached. The City Engineer stated that this had been on the comprehensive plan as a proposed R/W and he would not recommend vacation. It was therefore moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that vacation of 4th between Howell and Walnut not be considered by the council. Motion carried. Councilman Slye asked when the parking area at the Driftwood Playhouse would be done. It will be completed by city crews as soon as possible. Councilman Kincaid asked if the Edmonds Art Festival could possibly store its permanent materials such as the large easels in the Christian Science Church building at least temporarily. This matter will be dicussed. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Claims for damages were acknowledged from Arthur L. Johnson, Dale John Lorang, James A. Mitchell, and against contractors from Marion Berland, Raymond C. Lehde, and a summons and complaint from Pacific States Cast Iron Fipe Co. against the retainage held from J. J. Jackson & Associates. These claims were referred to the City Clerk for processing. REPORT ON BIDS - UNITS 5 and 6 - LID #164 Bids on construction of Units 5 and 6 sewers, LID #164, had been opened on May 1 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's Office. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Supervisor, City Clerk, City Engineer, City Treasurer, Engineers Wayne Jones and Ken Thompson from Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc., Mr. Robert G. Bleck, executive Vice President of Grande & Co., Inc., representatives from two bidding construction companies and one from Associated Sand & Gravel. The bids were: r 1 U • National Construction Co. Murphy Bros., Inc. Lundberg Construction Co. J $671,845.00 730,989.00 882,786.00 1 is The City Engineer explained that the low bid exceeded the engineering estimate by approximately 149A but advised that a better bid for the area probably would not be received, so he thrrefore recommended acceptance of the low bid. A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City accept the low bid of National Construction Co. in the amount of $671,845.00 for sanitary sewers on Units 5 and 6, LID #164, and the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with them. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS - WARRANTS AND BONDS - UNITS 5 AND 6 Bids had been opened on May 1 for warrants and bonds on LID #164, along with the bids for construction The same people were present at both bid openings. The bids for warrants and bonds were: Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. with Hughbanks, Inc. and Wm. P. Harper & Son & Co. 6.45% Grande & Co., Inc. 6.20% A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1424 be passed, amending section 5 of Ordinance #1395 raising the maximum rate of interest on bonds, warrants and the unpaid balance on assessments to 8% per annum for Local Improvement District #164. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Slye,'seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the bid for warrants and bonds on LID #164 be awarded to Grande & Co., Inc. at 6.20%. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS FOR MATERIALS FOR SHOP BUILDING Bids have been opened on April 21 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office for lumber, heating supplies, and electrical system for the Shop Building. Present & bid opening were the City Supervisor, City Clerk, Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of Public Works, Carpenter Shop Foreman, and Sam Ewing Electric. Bids were: Plumbing: Bowles Northwest Electrical: Ewing Electric Lumber: Edmonds Lumber H. 0. Seiffert (No bid bond or certified check) U. S. Plywood (No bid bond or certified check) $1,929.09 including tax 4,854.00 it it 6,740.66 " It 1,855.05 Total on Plywood 7,185.58 including tax 2,718.60 Total on Plywood Bid unable to be deciphered City Supervisor D. C. Lawson stated that it was the recommendation ofthe staff that the bid of Edmonds Lumber be accepted inasmuch as the price seemed to be in line with expectations. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bid of Edmonds Lumber Co. in the amount of $6.740.66 including tax for structural materials and $1,855.05 for plywood be accepted for the Shop=£ Building, and the motion carried. Although only one bid had been received, from Bowles Northwest, on -he plumbomg and heating supplies, • the City Supervisor reported that Councilman Tuson, who has been in this type of business for many years, had closely checked the bid and proposed layout of the work, and in his estimation felt that this bid was a good one. Therefore, Councilman Tuson made the motion, seconded by Councilman Haines that the bid of Bowles Northwest in the amount of $1,929.09 including tax be accepted for the plumbing and heating supplies for the Shop Building. Motion carried. It was recommended that the only bid received on the electrical system not be accepted because of the extremely high cost, and it was therefore moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that a new call for bids on the electrical system be authorized, to be opened on June 2. Motion carried. Councilman Kincaid asked if city personnel were to be used for construction of this Shop Building, would }' other regular city work suffer as a result. City Supervisor Lawson answered that he felt although cer- tainly they would not be doing some of the everyday work they otherwise might be assigned to, the city program would not suffer because of this procedure, and the money saved on the Shop Building construction would more than make up for it. VEHICLE RENTAL RATES 1969 The proposed monthly vehicle rental rates from Equipment Rental for the year 1969 for the City of Edmonds were presented to council, and a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the city adopt the Vehicle rental rates for 1969 as listed. Motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD First reading was held on a proposed ordinance creating a Park and Recreation Advisory Board.. AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDY BY PRIOR AND ASSOCIATES Representatives from Harry Prior and Associates having discussed a municipal study proposal with the council, it was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Bennett to authorize a letter of • 4 acceptance for a full municiple study to be done by Harry Prior & Associates. Motion carried with Council- • man Slye voting against. CONSIDERATION OF PAVING WEST 1/2 of 8TH Since the developer on the east side of 8th Avenue is required to pave that side.to a width of 18 feet and install curbs, gutters and sidewalks, it was reported by the Engineer that it would be desirable that the entire street be done, and he recommended that this west section of 8th be paved with both city funds and participation of approximately 50% by the abutting property.owners. Council expressed fear of establishing a policy if.this section is paved -by the city, and it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the city not participate in the.paving of 8th as proposed. Motion carried unanimously. PROPOSAL FOR APPOINTMENT OF BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE Councilman Haines stated that he would like to see a Blue Ribbon Committee appointed to study the Optional Municipal Code to perhaps take advantage of other ways under which the city could operate, and he made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bennett tb'authbr-ize'.the,Mayor,,to appoint a Blu6sRibbon Committee within a period of two weeks to study the Optional Municipal Code, with suggestions to be received from any interested councilman. Councilman Kincaid then stated that he felt the council should make its own decisions, and he wished to amend the motion to state that a study of the Optional Municipal Code be made by the City Attorney who could then prepare a treatise to present to the'council. Following discussion, Councilman Kinciad withdrew his motion to amend, and a roll call vote was taken on Councilman Haines motion for appointment of a Blue Ribbon Committee. This motion failed with Councilmen Bennett, Nelson and Haines voting in favor; Councilman Tuson, Slye, Nordquist and Kincaid voting against. There was no further business to mme before council, and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. City Clerk Mayor I • May 20, 1969 ROLL CALL Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen present.. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of May 6 had been posted and mailed, and since there were no omissions nor correc- tions, they stood approved as written. PRESENTATION OF FINAL ENTRIES IN FLAG CONTEST Jim Krider of the Edmonds Jaycees, who had directed the project for selection of a flag for the City of Ed- monds, presented to the Council the five final entries in the competition. He briefly described how the competition had been run, and noted that 42 entries had been received; 30 or more of these from school children. Council accepted the final entries for study and selection of the winner. HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION•RESOLUTION #310 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #310, recommending approval of a proposed amendment'to the zoning map to rezone from RML to BN property in the Westgate area as described in File R-1-69. City Plan- ner Logan briefly explained that the property in question did not provide.a good apartment site, surrounded. on two sides'by businesses and access to the property via a 20' easement through the Burger Chef property, • and isolated.from adjoining residential homes by a steep hill on the east. Hearing was opened. Mrs. Graham, owner of the property, was present. There was no one else in the audience who wished to comment on this, and the hearing was closed. Councilman Kincaid asked Planner Logan what the views of the Planning Commission were on this hearing and following this a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordi- nance #1425 bepassed, changing the zoning classification of the property from RML to BN pursuant to.Planning Commission Resolution #310. Motion carried with Councilman Kincaid voting against. HEARING: ONE-WAY.VERSUS TWO=WAY TRAFFIC IN DOWNTOWN EDMONDS Petitions had been received from advocates of both the one -way -and two-way traffic pattern for downtown Edmonds, and these petitions had been referred to the Street Committee for study of the situation. Council- man Kincaid, chairman of the Street Committee, gave a report from this committee. He noted that they found that signatures of the business people in Edmonds were very close in number for both for and against one-way streets. The committee advised that with a possible return to two-way traffic, approximately 28 parking spaces would be lost; there was even now a traffic congestion problem; and the ferry traffic would be getting heavier with this coming season and with each passing year. Mr. Del Bennett, City of Renton traffic engineer, who is in Edmonds quite often visiting with family, has -had occasion to view the problem first hand, and he advised that the one-way pattern was'better for the City of Edmonds at present. He cited an example of the traffic pattern of Renton and the results on businesses there. Councilman Kincaid then concluded that the Street Committee felt action should not be taken on, changing the traffic pattern in downtown Edmonds at this time. Mayor Harrison stated that several petitions had been received, both from the business people and from customers. He then opened the hearing. i John Hanson,,National Bank of Commerce manager, stated several reasons for changing to two-way traffic. Rollin Webster, owner of Mr. Rollins Hair Fashions on Main between 5th and 6th, said he. had received several complaints from his women customers since that block of Main Street had been changed to two way traffic. Helen Reynolds said that she had been in the Sears catalog office, also in that block, and had been told that there business •