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19690603 City Council Minutes• RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR POLLUTION CONTROL Mayor Harrison announced the receipt of $60,800.00 for pollution control for the City of Edmonds. BICYCLE AUCTION As requested by the Police Chief, a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Bennett that June 7 be set as the date for holding a public auction for unclaimed bicycles. Motion carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nordquist brought to the attention of the council recognition of personal achievement by city employees, such as that by Sergeant Marlo Foster becoming the new president of the Washington State Law Enforcement Association. Council authorized Chief Grimstad to allow Sergeant Foster to use time off as necessary to perform this function. Chief Grimst ad reported the policing of Union Oil Beach one evening in company with the Sheriff's office and Woodway police. He noted that many of the young people at the beach were from Seattle, Bellevue, etc. as well as from Edmonds, and he added that there would be a 10:00 P.M. closing time at the beach, along with the no liquor allowed and no dogs without leash. Councilman Kincaid brought up the question of the hiring of a new assistant Poundmaster, and inquired as to who was doing the hiring, and whether anyone representing PAWS could be effective in the job as required. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:50 P.M. City Clerk i ADDITION TO THE MAY 20TH MINUTES Six points in recommendation of Street Committee for continuation of one-way streets in Edmonds: Other detailed factors must be considered before final decision is made from 3rd to 5th on Main and on 5th between Dayton and Bell. (1) There would be 28 parking spaces lost. (2) Traffic congestion by two-way movement of vehicles and parallel parking delays movement, and during the rush ferry traffic would create an intolerable condition. (3) We will still have a ferry traffic problem that is increasing yearly. For example, (a) in August 1968 74,000 cars moved over the ferry dock, up from 64,000 in 1966 and 43,000 in,1961; and it is anticipated that in August of 1969 it will exceed 90,000. (b) Edmonds runs next to Mukilteo and Bainbridge in ferry traffic volume. In March 1969 there were 43,000 cars as against 38,000 in March of 1968. (4) Del Bennett, traffic engineer of Renton, reports our present traffic pattern is best for our present situation. He particularly approves of the angle parking as it is the same as provided in regional shopping areas. He states if the merchants expect a change in traffic pattern to increase business, they are looking for something that is not there. June 3, 1969 • ROLL CALL Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harrison with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of May 20 had been posted and mailed. Councilman Kincaid suggested that the six points in the recommendation of the Street Committee on the hearing of one-way versus' two-way traffic be included in the minutes, and with no further omissions nor corrections, the minutes were approved. The six points have been added to the May 20 minutes. HEARING: APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATION IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #312 Hearing was held on the appeal from the recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution #312, to deny a proposed rezone from RS-8 to RS-6 property in the Five Corners area owned by Dr. Richard Goodhope, as described in File R-2-69. City Planner Merlin Logan pointed out the area on a map for benefit of council, and noted as a part of the Planning Commission Resolution, that Exhibit "A" explained that a recent request for apartment zoning on the subject property had been turned down by the Commission and Council: The reason for that denial was based on the lack of street facilities serving the immediate vicinity. A small area of the property contains a pond and bog, and these reasons discourage a higher residential density on the site than that presently permitted. Mr. Logan and the City Attorney had been in favor of a postponement of this hearing before the Planning Commission as the applicant had not been present, and because this was a preliminary to a PUD. Hearing was opened. Richard Swanby, representing Dr. Goodhope, noted that the property on the east side was on the comprehensive plan as RML, although it was now designated as RS-8, and this application was looking toward use of the property in conjunction iwith a PUD. Councilman Kincaid inquired if the open space in • a PUD would be private or public, and Mr. Logan answered that this isn't spelled out specifically, so • it could be designated either. There were no further questions or comments, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the recommendation of the Planning Commission in Resolution ##312.be upheld, and the rezone request be denied. Councilman Bennett suggested that the motion be amended to state that the applicant not be inhibited from reapplying to the Planning Commission before the 180 days. Attorney Murphy noted, however, that the council cannot waive the 180 days, but could set a new hearing date. Therefore, Councilman Bennett withdrew his suggestion which he had put in the form of a motion. Mr. Swanby stated that he would like to have a hearing on this rezone request before the Planning Commission in conjunction with the Planned Unit Development concept as it now exists. Following discussion, a roll call vote was taken on the motion to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and this carried unanimously. Request denied. PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR STREET NAME CHANGES This proposed ordinance had been continued from the meeting of April 1. City Planner Logan explained that due to pressure of business in his office, the maps for the proposed ordinance had not been completed. It was therefore moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nordquist, that the matter of the pro- posed ordinance for street name changes be set for July 1. Motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR SIGN SIZE CRITERIA IN BC ZONE Action on the proposed ordinance for sign size criteria in the BC zone, Planning Commission Resolution #/309, File ZO-9-68, had been continued from the council meeting of April 15. City Planner Logan stated that he had met on May 1 with interested parties, basically representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and sign companies, which included John Hanson of the National Bank of Commerce and Bruce Bock of Bock Davelaar, Ltd. representing the business area; Mr. Tom Berry from a sign company; and two members of the Edmonds Planning Commission. They had concluded that two changes should be made in the original proposed ordinance, namely that existing non -conforming signs should be allowed to remain for 8 ,years from the date of the ordinance • or 10 years from the date of the construction, whichever was the longer period, instead of the originally stated 3 and 5 years respectively; also that the spacing between pole signs be reduced from the 100' to a distance of 501. Following discussion on these proposed changes to the proposed ordinance, it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance for changes in the sign size criteria in the BC zone and have a hearing on the first reading of this proposed ordinance at the next council meeting. Mr. Tom Berry, in the audience, stated that at the meetings the city staff prepares restrictions involving the businessmen, but that the merchants do not become concerned until they are effected personally, like when they go to purchase a sign. He added that it all boiled down to how the council felt about signs in the city, and how Edmonds should look in this respect. Mr. Haynes was present and felt that from the last meeting held on the sign size criteria on April 15 he understood that he and other interested persons who had been present would be invited to the meeting with Mr. Logan, but that he had not been contacted. Following much discussion on the subject, a roll call vote was taken on Councilman Bennett's motion to prepare a proposed ordinance for a first reading, and the motion failed with Councilman Tuson, Slye, Kincaid and Nordquist voting against. It was then moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Tuson that a hearing be set for July 15 on the sign size criteria.for BC zone and in the meantime those who are interested and have ideas on the matter inform the city staff by letter of their recommendations or suggestions. This motion carried with a roll call vote showing Councilmen Tuson, Slye, Nordquist and Kincaid voting in favor; Nelson and Haines against, and Bennett refusing to vote on the motion as he felt a hearing had already been held and a proposed ordinance which could have a first reading and then be amended before passage would expedite this matter. PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR TWO-WAY STREET SYSTEM IN DOWNTOWN EDMONDS A proposed ordinance for a two-way street system in downtown Edmonds was presented, and following dis- cussion, during which time it was thought that perhaps 5th could be opened to two-way with no problems, but that Main would present a safety hazard at the 3rd Avenue intersection, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the proposed ordinance be heard for its first reading until the traffic engineer makes a report on the safety factor involving the need for a traffic light at 3rd and Main. This motion carried. The City Engineer stated he would give a report to council at the next work • meeting regarding the safety of opening 5th Avenue from Dayton to Bell prior to the opening of Main from 3rd to 5th. A few representatives from the business, district were in the audience, and Mrs. Skonnard of Llub's on 5th Avenue saw no reason why 5th could not be opened at once. Councilman Bennett then suggested that this item on the agenda be continued to later in the meeting, and this suggestion was adopted. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from the PUD, acknowledging their meeting with the city on the question of underground wiring and stating that due to extremely heavy work in their engineering department, they could only estimate the proposed cost for the first year or two in conjunction with the Edmonds 6 year plan on arterials. City Engineer Leif Larson reported that an estimate had been received from the PUD on the 9th Ave. area. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid, that the City Engineer be directed to take his information on the arterials to Everett and coordinate this with the underground wiring proposal and the report be approved. Motion carried. A petition signed by 26 homeowners was received, protesting changing the names of 9th Place W. and 9th Place East on the plan for street name changes in the City. A letter was received from Mr. & Mrs. Raymond K. Baldwin, 1204 9th P1. W., inviting the Mayor and council to go to their home and see first hand what the city proposed to take for R/W off their property with the proposed improvement of 9th Avenue. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Margaret Black again spoke to council regarding the paving of the west side of 8th behind the homes in Bel Aire. Councilman Bennett suggested the property owners contribute in the development of their half of the street without going into an LID. Discussion followed, and following this, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City not participate in the development of 8th Avenue S., but that the City Engineer be authorized to help the property owners if they wish in completing their own paving project. Motion carried with Councilman Haines voting against. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Kincaid reported that he had contacted Marvin Smith in regard to the possible leasing of his parking lot by the merchants to substitute for the lost spaces when the downtown area becomes two-way. Mr. Smith stated that he had 26 paved stalls at present and can add an additional 22. He said he would be glad to offer the use of the lot to the businessmen for a total cost of $300.00 per month plus payment of taxes and insurance on the land. Councilman Bennett said that he thought this was a fine proposal; businesses in town could underwrite this; and suggested forwarding the information to the Chamber of Commerce. He also noted that John Hanson had called him regarding implementing his earlier proposal to make his lot available for parking. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Bennett that Marvin Smith's -proposal for use by the businessmen of his completed parking lot of approximately 48 stalls for $300.00-per month plus payment of taxes and insurance be suggested to the Chamber of Commerce for their use. Motion carried. Councilman Haines noted that during peak ferry traffic hours the City has extra policemen on duty directing this traffic and these men are being paid by the City of Edmonds to take care of a problem of the state ferry system. He stated that in Seattle extra police are furnished by the state on busy ferry traffic weekends. He therefore suggested that contact be made with the Washington State Ferry System to furnish the salaries for these extra policemen, or that the bill for same be mailed to them. The Mayor was asked to look into this problem and contact the state ferry system. Councilman Haines also asked the City Attorney to check into a proposed marijuana ordinance. Councilman Haines stated that in regard to the waterfront commercial area, there was no code to guide the councilmen in decisions of whether to vote or abstain because of possible conflicts of interest. Councilman Kincaid answered that he felt each councilman was guided by his conscience, and many times • councilmen abstained from voting for reasons stated when he did so. Councilman Haines felt it would be a good idea for each councilman to make public a list of his real estate holdings in Edmonds. City Attorney advised that a code of ethics could be drawn by the council, but state statutes explain this item and they cannot be changed by council action. Councilman Nordquist noted that Richard Dickson and he, as members of the SW Snohomish Joint Planning Council, met with a similar group formed in north Snohomish county, and the Joint Council plans to meet in the future with other groups in the county which will be organizing. Councilman Bennett asked if. the Capital Improvements Program would be forthcoming as soon as possible. He also recommended that the Mayor send a letter to the Great Northern Railway to remind them of excessive speed when the trains pass through Edmonds, and ask if this can be corrected. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Claims for damages were acknowledged from James H.-Conway and 0. W. Logan, and these were referred to the City Clerk for processing. REPORT ON PAVING OF 199th S.W. BETWEEN 76th AND 80th Engineer Larson reported that in his proposed discussion with the property owners regarding paving of 199th S.W. between 76th and 80th, Mr. Kinnear was the only property owner who came to the informal meeting. Mr. Larson recommended that a road mix be allowed to be put down for restoration of the sur- face. He stated that the property owners felt the city should help with the paving since the troubles were caused by use of the street by school buses and general traffic. However, it was recommended by the Engineer that the property owners should be responsible for this improvement. A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the council affirm and • approve the recommendation of the City Engineer that the property owners on 199th S.W. between 76th and 80th be allowed to improve their street with a road mix at their own expense. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR SHOP BUILDING Bids had been opened on June 2 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office for the electrical system for the new Shop Building. Present were the Mayor, City Supervisor, City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Carpenter Shop Foreman, and Dave Hampton representing one of the bidding companies. Bids were: Conn Electric $3,565.00 + tax Ewing Electric 49679.00 + tax Hampton Electric 3,995.00 + tax + $45.00 permit fee Langland Electric 7,666f;00 + tax It was recommended that the low bid of Conn Electric be accepted, with($140.00 added to cover the cost of certain protected fixtures which have to be installed to meet code requirements. A motion was therefore made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to accept the low bid of Conn Electric in the total amount of $3,871.73 including tax for the electrical system in the Shop Building. Motion carried. FIREWORKS PERMITS A letter from the Fire Chief recommended approval of several fireworks stand permits which had been inspected by the Department, and a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the following fireworks stand permits be approved for the 4th of July holiday at the locations stated: Bethel #50, Dads Club #1 1677 Main Street Amaranth Court, #56 #1 838 Edmonds Way Amaranth Court #56 #2 141 Dayton Street Edmonds Boys Club- 505 5th South • Holy Rosary Parish Sunset and Dayton 10 • Motion carried. TEMPORARY CONCESSION FOR JULY 4 A request for agreement for temporary concession to sell hot dogs, soft drinks, etc. on the 4th of July at the corner of 5th & Main, City Park, and Edmonds City Beach had been submitted by Edmonds #{38, Order of Rainbow Girls. Approval had been recommended by both the Police and Fire Chiefs, and following the receipt of a properly executed policy of insurance, as noted on the agreement, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the temporary concession agreement be approved for the , Rainbow Girls as specified. Motion carried. POLICY FOR BACKFILLING STREET CUTS It was suggested by the Engineer that a time factor, not presently covered in the ordinance, be incor- porated by amendment in the policy for backfilling street cuts, and after some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that this matter be referred to a council work meeting before any action is taken. Motion carried. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNDERWATER PARK Councilmen Bennett and Nelson, along with City Attorney Murphy, had,gone skin-diving with Mr. Jim McMahon to view the area off Sunset Beach which was being suggested for an und6rwat6r•park site. Councilman Bennett stated that it was a memorable experience, and all three felt that the area should be preserved. It was noted that almost every kind of fish known to the Sound was represented in this comparatively small area, and it should be preserved by inhibiting removal of the natural growths, or fishing and motor - boating in this defined area. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to resolve to make this spot an underwater park as specified in the submitted drawing, and direct the Park Dept. to incorporate the plan as part of the comprehensive park plan, as well as to incorporate a float and authorize procedure as necessary to comply with other governmental agencies in the establishment of underwater park. Before the motion was voted upon, it was noted that Mr. McMahon had suggested a is 30 x 30 anchored float with ladders for use by the divers. Councilman Haines stated that there would be extreme danger to swimmers going out to any available float without lifeguards on duty at the beach. Councilman Kincaid noted that a sign could be posted at the beach stating no lifeguard on duty, swim at ,your own risk, and children accompanied by a parent when swimming. Vote on the motion resulted in its pas- sage. It was reported that Mayor Harrison would be g)ing down on Saturday to view the proposed area for the underwater park. Councilman Haines suggested that a float not be installed until adequate safety measures are taken. NEW TRAFFIC LIGHT AT 3RD AND MAIN With proposed change to the two-way traffic system in downtown Edmonds, it would be necessary for safety measures to be taken, in the form of a traffic light at the intersection of Third and Main. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to authorize the installation of a traffic light at Third and Main. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF MANAGEMENT NEGOTIATING TEAM A management team for negotiating with Union representatives was needed and a motion was made by Council- man Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Mayor Harrison, City Attorney Murphy, City Supervisor Lawson, and Councilmen Kincaid be appointed as management negotiating team for the City of Edmonds, with the department head of the department involved allowed to sit in on the sessions. Motion carried. CONTINUATION ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR TWO-WAY STREET SYSTEM Following a ten minute recess, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Ordinance #f1427 be passed, amending the traffic ordinance by eliminating the one-way traffic restriction on Fifth Avenue in Edmonds. Motion carried. • SET HEARING DATE FOR APARTMENT ACCESS It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Bennett that July 1 be set as the date for hearing on the apartment access for the properties off 76th south of 196th. Motion.carried. Due to the use of the council chambers by the Edmonds Art Festival, the council meeting of June 17 will be held in the Little Theatre of the Edmonds Senior High School. ' There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. City Clerk VMayor June 17, 1969 ROLL CALL Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council, held in the Senior High School Little Theatre, was called to order by Mayor Harrison with all councilmen present•except Slye and Kincaid. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of June 3 had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions nor corrections,, they were approved as written. SUNSET BEACH PURCHASE Mayor Harrison announced that the condemnation action on Sunset Beach had been settled for the sum of $325,000, •