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19690916 City Council Minutes33 is REQUEST FOR POLICE PROTECTION BY WOODWAY A request had been received from the Town of Woodway for police protection by the City of Edmonds. The City Administration had figured that it would cost approximate- ly 12'/2 actual mills or $26,200.00 per year to furnish this protection to Woodway. Councilman Bennett felt it was not realistic to expand the services of Edmonds Police Dept. unless it was economically advantageous. Extending the service of the department would necessitate more personnel and an extra vehicle. A motion was made by Councilman Slye that a proposal as outlined by the Mayor be submitted to the Town of Woodway. This motion died for lack of a second. Following more discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council- man Slye that the City not offer police protection to the Town of Woodway. Motion carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Bennett recommended that the councilmen take a tour of the parks in the city; especially noting -the approximately Y4 mile walkway from Yost Park to the Pine Ridge Park. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. �r Irene Varney Moran, C' y Clerk Harve Harrison, Mayor • September 16, 1969 ROLL CALL Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tuson, with all councilmen present. Mayor Harrison was attending a meeting of the Snohomish County Cities and Towns. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the council meeting of September 2 had been posted and -mailed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as presented. VOTE ALLOWED BY MAYOR PRO TE Mayor Pro Tem Tuson asked the City Attorney if he would be allowed to vote on issues during this evening's meeting, and Attorney Murphy replied that a councilman being Mayor Pro Tem does not effect that councilman's right to vote. HEARING: PUD FIVE CORNERS AREA - GOODHOPE PROPERTY Hearing was held on a Planned Unit Development for Dr. Goodhope's property located in the Five Corners area, File PD-2-69. City Planner Logan summarized the minutes of the Planning Commission on this hearing. The area is zoned RS-8 and 25 units are planned for the development. A petition had been received by the Planning Commission, containing 43 signatures of property owners in the immediate area who were opposed to any zoning change. The Planning Commission, however, noting that this was not a zoning change, approved the PUD with four recommendations: (1) a fire access to the • recreation building must be included in the plans;'(2) all driveways containing 2- way traffic should be a minimum of 20 f t. wide; (3) the building setback along the east property line must be a minimum of 25 feet; and (4) a wider planting area must be installed between the parking lot and Main Street in order to provide some site screen of the parking area. The developer had suggested a funded community trust for the open space area. Councilman Nordquist asked if this was to be treated as a condominium, and Mr. Richard Swanby answered that at this point, yes, they planned the area as a condo- minium. Hearing was then opened. John Bronowski, 20805 - 83rd W., stated that he lives near this property proposed for the PUD and was present tonight representing concerned residents opposing apartments in that area, and added that the plan serves no purpose for the City of Edmonds. No one else in the audience wished to speak, and Mr. Swanby was asked if he wished to add any points for the benefit of council. Mr. Swanby answered that he wished to make the point clear to those in the audience that this was not a rezone; that the area will remain RS-8 with only the number of residences allowed in that zone. He noted that the Planned Unit Developments are put in with a concern for the land and in this particular development only two trees out of the whole area will be removed, and the pond left as a part of the landscaping. Councilman Bennett agreed that he would like to discourage apartment building, but if the developer meets the requirements for the Planned Unit Development as set by the City, it is very much like a prelim- inary plat, and how can the council refuse to allow it? Councilman Kincaid felt that this amounted to a request for rezone. In regard to the pond, it was noted that this is the natural drainage spot for the area. He added that a coliform count taken in the area of the pond on this property showed a count of 2700 and 2800 as compared with 200 to 400 units allowed as safe on the beaches, and.this pointed up a somewhat excessive count for the pond. He suggested that perhaps the pond should be owned by the city if it is important for drainage in the area. Councilman Nelson • stated that apparently this proposed Planned Unit Development to be called "Newhope Estates" meets PUD requirements and,the council can make changes as it Uevelops�T- 34 but cannot shut the door on the existing ordinance. City Attorney Murphy stated • that if the council feels that anything is not in the best interest of the city, they can deny it. Hearing was then closed. A motion Was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Slye that the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission be accepted on this Planned Unit Development, subject to approval by the City Attorney of the implementation of this plat. A roll call vote was taken, with Councilmen Bennett, Nelson, Slye, and Haines voting in favor; TL,SOn, Nordquist and Kincaid against, and the motion carried. HEARING: APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATION IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #316 Hearing was held on the appeal from the recommendation of the Planning Commission in their Resolution #316, to deny a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to esta- blish an office -clinic zone as proposed 2n I'Ylei:.Z0-1-9� City Planner Merlin Logan explained the intent of the proposed zone as designed to meet a highly specialized purpose for which there appears to be little real need. Hearing was opened. Dr. L. C. Hoover, 10020 Edmonds Way, had appealed the recommendation and originally requested the office zoning. Dr. Hoover had asked for this zoning before, and had at that time offered a covenant on the property. He felt his property is more suited to professional than to residential, and that professional zoning was a natural buffer between residential and commercial. No one else in the audience wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the recommendation of the Planning Commission in their Resolution is be upheld, and the proposed office -clinic zone be denied. A roll call vote was taken with Councilmen Nelson, Tuson, Slye, Nordquist and Haines voting in favor; Bennett and Kincaid against, and the motion carried. A ten minute recess followed. THIRD READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE°PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF 3RD & DAYTON This was the evening set for the third reading of proposed ordinance to prohibit parking on portions of 3rd and portions of Dayton. However, Leif Larson, City Engineer, recommended that an ordinance not be passed at this time, since the traffic light installed at that intersection was functioning and seemed to be taking care of the situation at this point. It was therefore moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the proposed ordinance not be passed at this time. Motion carried. AUDITING OF BILLS A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that vouchers #9447 through #9591 be approved in the total amount of $129,947.60 and the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrants from the proper funds in payment of these regular monthly bills. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the following LID bills be approved for payment; LID #161 - $2,345.41 to National Construction Co., Inc. for contractor's estimate #8 and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the same amount to cover this bill; • LID #164 - $79,942.33 to National Construction Co., Ipc. for contractor's estimate #4; $33,820.00 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for engineering services, interim billing #2; $148.00 to Snohomish County Auditor for recording easements; $35.00 to Richard A. Grund for an easement; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the total amount of $113,945.33 to cover these bills; LID #167 - $743.75 to James A. Murphy for legal services acquiring R/W; $2.00 to Edmonds Treasurer's Office for recording fee; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the amount of $745.75 to cover these bills; LID #173 - $11.20 to Edmonds Trubune Review for legal publications; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the same amount to pay this bill;. LID #175 - $550.00 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for engineering services; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant in the same amount to City of Edmonds for payment of this bill,; LID+#176 - $1.00 to Jerry Thomas for dedication for R/W, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant in the same amount to pay this bill; LID #177 - $55.40 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the same amount to cover this bill. Motion Carried. E CORRESPONDENCE I 1 • It was moved by Councilman Bennett and seconded by Councilman Nelson that the Cor- respondence item on the agenda be held until after Audience Participation, since several people in the audience wished to bring matters before the council. Motion carried. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Jim Hall spoke in behalf of several people present regarding the use of the fieldhouse for the Edmonds Boy's Club. He noted that the 2 year old club had been using the facilities of the fieldhouse for them approximately 200 boys for the past year, and the area available to them had been decreased until they were now being asked to evacuate the building as the Park and Recreation Dept. has scheduled other activities to use this space. The need ::,for a Boy's Club was stressed, and Harold Hopper, Olympic Avenue, stated that he had discussed the problem Huth the pastor of the Holy Rosary Church and both felt the city needed this club and in this location. Ed Robinson, 88th W., on the Board of Directors of the Boy's Club, said the location of the field house for the boys was ideal as it was centralized!i: close to the Police and Fire Depts., whose men could drop in occasionally and a good relationship de- veloped between the boys and the Police and Firemen, and it was also close to the library. Wade Adams, President of the Boy's Club, spoke about the struggle to keep this worthwhile club alive. Police Chief Grimstad spoke in favor of the Club and the fieldhouse location, and felt it was just as important to the city as preschool and archery, which were the classes scheduled to take over the space from the boys. Margaret Lerfald, Park & Recreation Advisory Board chairman, stated that the Board members as a group have never had the problem brought before them, and she felt a meeting should be held to discuss it. A motion was therefore made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bennett that the problem of the Boy's Club using the fieldhouse be referred to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board for study and a recommendation to the council. Motion carried. Mrs. Lerfald then set up a special meeting of the Board for Wednesday, September 24, at 8:00 P.M. in the Edmonds City Council chambers, and invited all interested persons to attend. Mr. Ed Robinson encouraged all council members to attend this special meeting. Maybelle Chapman, 219 Hillcrest Place, spoke in reference to a petition presented by the ten property owners on that street requesting that the name of their dead end street, 3 blocks long, remain Hillcrest Place and not be changed to 91st Ave. W. A petition had also been received from the property owners on Laurel Lane, a one block long culdesac, asking that the name of Laurel Lane be retained rather than 124% Ave. S.W. Councilman Bennett felt that requests along these lines shouldnow be referred to the Street Committee and Building Official for a review and recommendation, and he so moved, seconded by Councilman Haines, with the Street Committee and Building Official to bring in their recommendation to council at the meeting of October 7. Motion carried. James Johnson, 7512 - 2191h S.W., complained that the gravel walkways for the children to and from the Esperance and High schools had become a muddy mess since the Olympic View Water District sewer system was installed. He asked if the situation could be corrected, and this problem was referred to the City Engineer. CORRESPONDENCE • A letter and petition was received from property owners in Talbot Park, asking for additional positive methods for coping with the problem of emergency overflows in the installation of sewers and pump stations under LID #164. A.number of easement approvals are being withheld by residents contingent on a satisfactory solution. City Engineer Larson commented that an inadequacy of power service was one reason for the problems encountered here, and recommended that in connection with easement granting the city provide standby power with a generator. He added that a new power line had been ordered from the PUD, and asked if the council also wished to authorize money for a standby generator. Max Gellert and Sam Felton, property owners in the area, mentioned that the easements have been held up until the property owners are sure the job will be correctly done, and they are willing to pay for it in the LID costs. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Haines that the Engineer be authorized to proceed with installation of a standby generator under the Talbot Park LID. Motion carried. COUNCIL -PARTICIPATION Councilman Bennett noted that in regard to the controversy on Planned Unit Develop- ments, he moved, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Planning Commission be re- quested to hold a hearing on the existing PUD ordinance to consider its repeal. Motion carried. Councilman Bennett dkated .that be :;had.;r'ed_e.ntly- reviewed parks from Edmonds to San Francisco. He commented on several, and spoke in particular of the wonderful total park development and facilities in Eugene, Oregon. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES 0 A claim for damages was acknowledged from G. Richard Goodhope, 1600 Main Street, in the amount of $265.52, and this was referred to the City Clerk for processing. 6 PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION FOR LID #164 EASEMENTS L In view of the council action taken tonight regarding the extra pumping for LID #164 in the Talbot Park area, Attorney Murphy stated that another request will be made for the easements noted in this condemnation ordinance. However, it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1442 be passed, authorizigg the condemnation of LID #164 easements. Motion carried PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR WATER MAINS ON 1960 FROM 80Lh TO 86th Discussion was held on the .need for larger water mains on 196n from 800 to 86Lh with the building of the apartment condominium in that area. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bennett to instruct the attorney to prepare a Resolution of Intention for water mains on 196th from 80M to 86n. This motion failed to carry, and more discussion followed. F611owing this, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Bennett that the City Engineer be in- structed to contact the builders of the apartment condominium on 1962 and advise them that they would be expected to put in a water main by whatever method they prefer. Motion carried. A motion was then made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that a water policy report be placed on the next work meeting agenda. Motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON ANNEXATION OF PORTION OF EDMONDS WAY & HIGHWAY 99 For the purpose of traffic control and development of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and utilities, the city felt annexation of certain portions of streets and highways_con- tiguous to the existing city limits would be in the public interest. Therefore, it. was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Resolu- tion #212 be passed, declaring the intention of the City of Edmonds to annex portiom of Primary State Highway No. 1 and portions of Edmonds Way, with a public hearing to be held on October 21. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION STUDY It was the recommendation of the City Engineer that the City of Edmonds participate in the Snohomish County Transportation Study, and a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Bennett that the city authorize participation in the amount of $5,678.25 for Snohomish County Transportation Study, subject to that pay- ment coming out of the Y20 gas tax money. Motion carried. DISCUSSION TO PLACE ON BALLOT PROPOSITION TO RETURN TO TRUE VALUE OF MILL Following discussion with the City Attorney, the City Supervisor stated that he would withdraw the suggestion to place on the ballot a proposition to return to the true value of the mill, since the city could not benefit from this action in the year 1970. The Supervisor, however, noted that he would like to gor-on record as stating that the city needs additional income in order to properly carry out its functions for the citizens, and at this time it is forced to work too close to the amount of available funds. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Mayor be requested to notify the proper authorities to look toward returning to the tur value of the mill for +971 benefit. Motion carried. PARTICIPATION IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT 1 1 CJ Councilman Kincaid noted the pledges given by neighboring cities for participation in the Snohomish County Health District, and he recommended that Edmonds give ap- • proval of 85¢ per capita. Councilman Slye felt that the maximum figure should be 850. Discussion followed, during which time City Supervisor Lawson recommended that the city's share on a per capita basis have a ceiling of 750, which would amount to half again as much as present. A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City of Edmonds participate in the Snohomish County Health District in the amount of 750 per capita for 1970- Motion carried. 761b STORM SEWER DISCUSSION: A property owner just outside the city limits of Edmonds, Mr. St. Pierre, asked that an agreement be reached with the city to allow him to connect to the Edmonds sewer system in exchange for his easement for the storm sewer line. He wished to connect to the sewer, pay the connection charge, and put up a bond or certified check for the sewer service charges for one year in advance, as well as paying his regular monthly payments. The City Engineer recommended that the city allow this exception of connecting to city sewer for municipal benefits in exchange for the easement. A motion was made by Councilman Slye to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and allow the sewer connection in exchange for the easement from Mr. St. Pierre. The motion failed for lack of a second. More discussion followed, noting the city's policy of not allowing other than schools and/or hospitals ourside city limits to connect to the city sewer facilities, and also suggesting that it would be the ' county's responsibility to condemn for the easement in this case. No further action was taken on this problem. 40 FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING BUDGET FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY CONTROL MONIES 37 First reading was held on a proposed ordinance amending Ordinance #1389 to authorize expenditures from the Street Dept. for Traffic Safety Control studies from funds received in excess of extimated revenues. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P-M- Irene Varney Mor , City Clerk Harve Harrison, Mayor OCTOBER 7, 1969 ROLL C" Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harrison with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the council meeting of September 16 had been posted and mailed. Council- man Nelson stated that his remark on the Planned Unit .Development in the Five Corners area was that it apparently meets the PUD requirements in the present ordinance, and the council therefore should not shut the door on existing develop- ments. The minutes -were then approved as corrected. • PRESENTATION OF OFFICIAL CANVASS OF PRIMARY ELECTION 1 The City Clerk presented to Mayor and Council the official canvass of the Primary Election held on September 16, as received from the Snohomish County Auditor and signed by the Board of County Commissioners. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Official Canvass of the Primary Election be accepted. Motion carried. ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR 1970 Although the law now does not require cities to present their final budgets in October, it is still necessary to file certified copies of the ordinance levying taxes for the coming year. It was therefore moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1443 be passed, levying the general tastes for the City of Edmonds for the year 1970, and the motion carried unanimously. SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY CONTROL STUDIES Second reading was held on a proposed ordinance amending #1389, to authorize expenditures from the Street Dept. for Traffic Saftey Control Studies from funds received in excess of estimated revenues. City Engineer Leif Larson explained that this money would be received via grant, and a special fund would have to be established. Monthly bills would then be submitted, and the monies would be received and spent as needed. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance #1444 be passed, amending Ordinance #1389 to authorize expenditures for the Traffic Safety Control Studies as noted. Motion carried. RECOMMENDATION ON RETAINING CERTAIN STREET NAMES Property owners on Hillcrest Place and on Laurel Lane had asked that their street names not be changed, since both were either a dead end --or cul-de-sac of approxi- mately one block. This had been referred to the Street Committee and Building D�_.pt. and Councilman Kincaid, Chairman of the Street Committee, reported that it was the feeling of the Committee that in some cases it was apropos to keep the old street Rames in certain distinctive areas, but to use the corresponding county numbering system for the houses in order to facilitate looking for a particular address. Maybell Chapman, spokesman for the property owners on Hillcrest Place, noted that she would prefer to retain the same numbering system as in the past. However, it was pointed out that the residents on -Laurel Lane would be satisfied to use the county house numbering if they were allowed to keep their street name. Following some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nordquist, that the Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance to retain the street names Hillcrest Place and Laurel Lane, but change the house numbers to correspond with the county numbering system. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was received from R. B. Reaysll, appealing the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial df their rezone application R-6-69, and requesting a hearing before the Council;. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that October 21 be set as the date for a hearing on the appeal on the rezone application in Planning Commission File R-6-69. Motion carried. 0