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19710216 City Council Minutes146 February 16, 1971 - ROLL CALL The regular meeting of Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen present except Tuson, who is on vacation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of February 2 had been posted and mailed. Council- ipan Nelson asked that the figures under the third item bn Appeal from Planning Commission Resolution 344 be verified, since the number of acres quoted for apartment zoning didn't add up. (Further investigation brought out that 9.1 acres not mentioned were developed for other uses, and therefore that particu- lar figure had not been quoted by the Planner for that reason.) Councilman Nelson also noted that under the heading of Water Installation Policy, para- graph 3, the phrase "based on a plane within the city's financial ability to replace" should read "based on a plan within the city's financial ability to replace". The minutes were then approved as corrected. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Harrison announced that on,February 21 at 2:00 P.M. at the'Edmonds Senior High School gymnasium, the University of Washington wheelchair basketball team will play, and the Edmonds Jaycees have invited the Mayor, Councilmen and any Department Heads to participate in an exhibition game with this team. Mayor Harrison reminded council of the Association of Snohomish County Cities • and Towns dinner and meeting on February 17 at the Everett Yacht Club. HEARING: ANNEXATION OF PORTION OF 98th AVENUE S. Hearing was held'on annexation of that portion of 98th Avenue South between the northerly right-of-way line of Edmonds Way (Secondary State Highway No. 1-W) and the south boundary line of the plat of Olympic View Estates No. 1, extend- ed. The City Engineer reported that the County Commissioners plan to quit claim this area. Hearing was opened, and with no one in the audience wishing to comment, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Ordinance #1533 be passed, annexing this portion of 98th S. Motion carried. HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - 9th PAVING, CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution+tof Inten- tion 235, UAB paving,curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc. on 9th from Casper to 232nd S. W. City Engineer Leif Larson explained the project and also the aone and termini method of assessment. Mayor Harrison read a letter from Alice Boulanger complaining that her property is landlocked with no easements for entrance, and should not be assessed since it will not be benefited. The City Engineer • pointed out that this property is figured in the 5% zone, and the City Attorney stated that the city council could act as a Board of Equalization in -regard to this property at the final assessment roll hearing. Hearing was then opened. A gentleman on 9th S. was concerned as to why he did not receive a notice of undergrounding of wiring as the people on 9th N. had. He said he had canvassed from Laurel south to Fir and of about 15 people, at least 11 were in favor of undergrounding. He admitted that the homes he canvassed were substantially view properties and therefore a biased sample, but they felt that underground- ing should be considered now and suggested that the area be surveyed again since such low figures were now indicated. He was told that his area would be more expensive because of the'transmission line location. Frank Rice, Commercial Engineer for the PUD was present, as well as the Chief Distribution Engineer who stated that south of Main on 9th contains one of the main trunks which would take additional expense, so it would involve reloca- tion of the high transmission line and would take about six months or more to get underway, so was not related in cost to the north part of 9th because of these factors. Mr. Rice noted thatwith the undergrounding being put in while the street is being LID'd, the PUD would stand the cost of the overhead moving. Councilman Sanborn stated that regardless of the time it would take, he felt it would be a shame to go ahead without the cost figures for 9th S. undeicground- ing. Councilman Nelson preferred handling the consideration of installation of undergrounding the entire length of 9th along with UAB. The PUD Chief Distribution Engineer stated that they did not plan for undergrounding of the high transmission line. Mrs. Nellie Wier, 205-9th S., said that she had already in past years paid for • 14 • paving, and wondered why she had to pay again. The City Engineer stated that this was a Local Improvement approximately 20 years ago, and that some side- walks had also been installed in fairly) recent years, but that credit would be given for the sidewalks. Robert Larson, 857 Maple, told council his property had full sidewalks and a street and he protested curbs, new sidewalks, and the street as not being needed. 'Mr. Nels Lindh, 855 Dayton, told council that since the people in his neighborhood had paid for improvements a few years ago, and most were retired and living on fixed incomes, it didnft seem right to have to pay all over again. A gentleman in the audience, speaking for Edna Anderson who lives at 117-9th S., said Mrs. Anderson is 88 years old, and al- though she is willing to go along with sidewalks, she opposed the street assessment. There was much council discussion, and a motion was then made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that full credit ($4.00 per z.f.f.) be given to those abutting properties that have participated in curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, and have full improvements at this time. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that where the curb and gutter are in, but no sidewalks, a $2.00 credit be given per zone front foot. This motion also carried. Mr. Posthumus, 601-9th S., asked when the plans were to improve 9th. Mr. Bell, 100th W., asked if the assessment received, was for the total cost for street, curbs and gutters, etc. The gentleman speaking in behalf of Mrs. Anderson, 117-9th S., asked if there would be any consideration given to saving of trees if they do not protrude more than 18 inches onto the sidewalk area, and could • there be an allowance for semi -circles in the 5 ft. sidewalk to save the trees whenever possible. The City Engineer explained that they would save as many trees as they can, but that in many cases, the improvement will damage the root system and the tree would die anyway, and could then become a danger. The gentleman also asked if Mrs. Anderson could have a rockery put in at her property, and the Engineer answered that where rockeries are required to finish the project, they will be installed. Mrs. Wier asked if there would be a lower grade at 9th and Dayton that would undermine the present rockeries., Richard Myhre, 530-9th N., stated that he wished to reiterate his protest of the entire project as designed, and that he believed it to be of no benefit and not justified. No one else wished to comment and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City Attorney be instructed to redraft the ordinance creating the proposed' LID to be presented at the next council meeting, with the changes involving credits as proposed by tonight's council action. Motion carried with Council- man Sanborn voting against. ' Councilman'Sanborn noted that he was opposed to taking action at this time because he felt a width of 44 ft. as proposed was not warranted by the traffic counts, and that it was premature without cost,figures on underground wiring for the area south of -Main, since the people have a right to know this esti- mated cost in case they may be in favor of the improvement with the wiring included. HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - UNDERGROUND WIRING ON 9th N., CASPER TO DALEY Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for.Resolution of Inten- tion 234, undergrounding wiring on 9th N. from Casper to Daley Streets. City Engineer Leif Larson explained the project proposal, with 1/3 being City expense, 1/3 PUD and Telephone Co., and 1/3 chargeable to the LID. Mayor Harrison read a letter of protest from Mr. & Mrs. McKean, and the City Clerk read two protesting petitions with a total of 10 properties with Daley Street addresses and 9 additional 9th Avenue N. properties. A letter in favor of the underground wiring was read from Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bigford, 9th N. The City Engineer reported that 41.49. of the cost of the LID had filed protests to date. He stated that a preliminary questionnaire had been sent out to property owners all along 9th Avenue asking for an indication of wheather or not they would be interested in uderground wiring, and the answers received showed the majority of interest was in the 9th N. area. Mrs. McKean complained that she was not aware that a certain section was to:.be included for under - grounding; also she didn't know why the cost would not include wiring up to the meter box. Mr. Rico, PUD Commercial Engineer, answered that the PUD does not go onto private property, since there are too many facets and problems involved, and thus it is up to each, --customer to have his own wiring installed. Duane Graham, representing General Telephone, stated that they needed only the trench to the house; they will provide the wire; an electrical contractor must be hired by the property owner, but the Telephone Company makes the connection; but the Telephone Co. also does not do the olork on private property. John Wier, 841 Daley, asked if the people had a choice on the underground wiring situation. A gentleman in the audience said he felt the questionnaires sent out were a very preliminary survey only. CAO D..C. Lawson explained the • 30 day protest period following passage of an ordinance creating the LID, wherein over 609. written protest would automatically end the project. Mrs. 14S • McKean inquired why those in favor of the project don't have to write their O.K. and those who are neutral also have to write this. D. C. Lawson then explained the Resolution of Intention method versus the Petition method for LID's and stated that the city felt it was more democratic to use the Reso- lution of Intention method. A woman asked to have the Resolution of Intention method fully explained, and this was done. Richard Myhre stated that he was in favor of undergrounding the wires and would like to see all of the City of Edmonds' wires placed underground. A man living on the southwest corner of Daley asked for a clarification on where the underground wiring would begin and end. There was no further comment from the audience, and -.the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the southern terminus of the LID be south of the alley north of Daley for the project. Councilman,Sanborn suggested that this matter be postponed and re- analyzed for further study. Councilman Nordquist felt that council should hold an informal hearing to discuss the project,:with property owners and-PUD representatives. Councilman Nelson -said he also opposed the motion. The motion was then voted upon, with Councilmen Haines and Kincaid voting in favor; all other councilmen against, and it was defeated. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Slye that the hearing be continued to March 2, and in the interim an informal hearing be held on February 23 at 7:00 P.M. in the council cham- bers with anyone interested in the underground wiring asked to attend, includ- ing representatives from the PUD. This motion carried. Mayor Harrison again publicly extended the invitation to all those interested • to attend this informal discussion on the underground wiring. HOUSING FOR ELDERLY IN EDMONDS A committee on Housing for the Elderly had completed work on the study of this need in Edmonds, and ways to meet the need. Members of the committee were Mrs. John Blackmon, Chairman; Mr, Les Pennington, Mr. Clye Dimmick, Mr, Merle Lee, Dr. Ralph Gregg, Mrs. Anita Busch, and Mayor H. H. Harrison, ex-officio. Mrs. Blackmon gave a report to council from the committee, noting that they had used the Dept. of Public Assistance, the Director of the South County Senior Center, and the King County Housing Authority as sources for indica- tions of need. After studying the various programs available, they felt the one best suited to the needs of the whole community at this time would be Public Housing (Section 23) called the leasing program, because it would con- sume some of the vacant apartments, keep the property on the tax.rolls, local people would have first preference for units under a local housing authority, and persons with low income would be scattered throughout .the community. Mrs. Blackmon added that according to HUD representatives, this program has the best chance of being funded. She added that it was therefore the committeels recoibmendation that Edmonds participate in the leasing program by either con- tracting with an existing authority such as Mountlake Terrace or King County to make application, or forming an Edmonds Housing Authority *ith a resolution by the council that application be made for the leasing program, with the resolution containing sections guaranteeing that all projects have the approv- al of the city council. The members of the committee felt that adjusting apartment parking standards for low-income elderly should not be a problem, as few of the tenants could afford cars. However, because of the very high rate of vacancy in existing apartments in the Edmonds area, common sense dictated that they recommend leased housing. The committee was coim bnded -by the council' for its excellent report,. 'and . .. Councilman Kincaid made the suggestion, and council decided, to take this under advisement for further study. OLYMPIC CYCLE CLUB - BICYCLE TRAILS Members of the Olympic Cycle Club gave a presentation on the need for bicycle trails in the city. They suggested trails by connecting secondary roads, and in light traffic areas, by marking these with bicycle signs to link up cities in Snohomish County. Councilman Haines suggested the Planning Director and Director of Maintenance and Operation take a look at the proposition, and it was thought that perhaps the pattern could coincide with proposed school walk- ways in some areas, since these walkways were on a first priority list. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the council accept the idea of the bicycle trails in principle, but not designate any particular streets as such until the safety factor is engineered. Motion . carried. AUDITING OF BILLS It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that vouchers #12191 through #12368 in the total amount of $126,551.33 be approved, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrants in payment of these regular monthly bills. Motion carr:,ed. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the following LID bills be approved for payment: 0 149 LID #161 - $299.25 to Dell E. Peterson, Plumbing and Heating, and $18.43 to Ech's Burner Oils, Inc., LID #164 - $1691.00 to Roberts, Shefelman,. Lawrence, Gay & Moch; $13.60 to Edmonds Tribune Review; and $395.79 to Norm's Print Shop; LID #179 - $709.00 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to Edmonds City Treasurer in the same amount to cover this bill; LID #183 - $37.10 to Edmonds Tribune Review, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to Edmonds City Treasurer in the same amount to cover�'this bill; LID #184 - to Systems Services Department; $30.80 to Edmonds Tribune Review, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to Edmonds City Treasurer in the amount of $103.59 to cover these bills; Motion carried. FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE INCREASING BOARD OF APPEALS AND AMENDING 1970 BUILDING CODE First reading was held on a proposed ordinance to amend the 1970 Building Code with the 1971 supplement, and a section increasing the Board of Appeals from 5 to 7 members. It was moved by Councilman -Nelson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the";proposal for amending the'1970 Building Code by 1971 supplement be included pending review of the Code Committee. Motion carried. • RESET BID DATE FOR TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION The City Engineer requested resetting of the date for opening of bids on the treatment plant expansion. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by -- Councilman Slye that the date for opening of bids on the treatment plant ex- pansion be reset to March 23# Motion carried. FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING 1971 BUDGET First reading was held on a proposed ordinance amending the 1971 budget --deal- ing with Engineering Department funds and Water & Sewer funds in the Capital Outlay expenditures. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nelson brought up the subject of vandalism in the destioying'of the trees on Main Street. A discussion was held on this problem, with the council feeling that perhaps a reward could be offered for information leading to the apprehension of the vandals responsible. Councilman Sanborn expressed concern over the notification of the property owners involved in an assessed area when the owner of record is a bank or mortgage company that neglects to notify the owner in time for'the hearing: - It was therefore moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Nelson. that the City of Edmonds send a copy of the notice'of assessment directly to the property owners as well, when the bank or mortgage company is listed as the owner of record. Motion carried. • Councilman Nordquist wished the council to note that the bicycle club that had made an earlier presentation strictly was interested in signs, and was not asking for paving or other special improvements at this time. Councilman Slye wished to make it a matter of record that he would be absent from the next two council meetings as he would be out of town. APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Mayor Harrison made the appointment of Mrs: Ann Rutter to Position #5 on the Board of Adjustment, term to expire 12/31/74. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Slye to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Ann Rutter to the Board of Adjustment. Motion carried. CENTRAL DISPATCHING A letter was received from the City of Lynnwood requesting an answer in regard to the financial participation of Edmonds in a central fire dispatching pro- gram. Councilman Sanborn suggested that a request should be made to the General Telephone Co. for cost figures for the 911 program. Discussion was held, during which time Fire Chief Cooper reported on the study having been made by the Fire Chiefs on central dispatching, with the cost figures - supplied. Chief Cooper stated that as he saw it, the question before council was (1) do they desire to go along with Lynnwood at this time, or (2) are they, going to say they are ready to set up the 911 system covering south county or all of Snohomish County. Chief Cooper recommended setting up the'central fire dispatching at this time. He also reported that Congressman Meeds would be supporting legislation,for federal funding of the 911 system nationally. 0 150 11 Following much discussion, it was moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Attorney be instructed to draft a Resolution including the support of the 911 program in principle and indicate to the City of Lynnwood that they were not in favor of central fire dispatching only at this time because of financial reasons. Motion carried. DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR STORM SEWER ON MAIN §TREET City Engineer Leif Larson asked for authorization to grant a drainage easement to the Highway Dept. in regard to SR 104, Edmonds Ferry Terminal to 5th Ave. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that this easement be granted, and the Mayor be authorized to execute same. Motion carried. PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING DATE FOR PHASE 3 - 76th UAB As requested by the City Engineer, it was vioved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the date for hearing on the preliminary assessment roll for Phase 3 of the 76 UAB be set for April 6, 1971. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. U Irene Varney Mora , City Clerk March 2, 1971 ROLL CALL H. Harrison, Mayor Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with Councilmen Nelson, Nordquist, Kincaid and Haines present. Councilmen Tuson and Slye are on vacation, and Councilman Sanborn was out of town. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of February 16 had been posted and mailed. Councilman Nordquist asked that the last part of the last sentence in paragraph 5 under the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll for underground wiring on 9th N. be omitted,and the sentence end following the last semi -colon. There were no other omissions nor corrections, and the minutes were approved as corrected. HEARING: FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #177 Hearing was held on the final assessment roll for LID #177, phase I on the 76th UAB project. City Engineer Leif Larson reported on the preliminary estimate for total costs as compared against the final total cost, and added that there was no indi- cation of protests. Mayor Harrison opened the hearing. There was no one in the audience who wished to comment, and the hearing was therefore closed. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1534 be passed, approving and confirming the final assessment roll for LID #177. Motion carried. HEARINGS: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS 345,347 and 348 Three Planning Commission resolutions were heard simultaneously by council; #345, on a proposed amendment to the official street map to establish a 60' wide street extending northward from 234th for approximately 600' (File ST-2- 70); #347, recommending approval of a rezone from RML to CG property north of 234th between 76th and Highway 99; and #3489 recommending approval of a rezone from RML to RS-8 on the north side of 234th between 76th and Highway 99. All these resolutions pertained to a parcel of land owned by Mr. Richard Schroeder. City Planner Merlin_: Logan explained about these several resolutions coming from the one situation, and the recommendations would provide bettersaceess to the interior part of the property by the establishment of the street, and also provide a boundary line between the commercial and residential zoning. Under Resolution 345, there had been four alternative street designs proposed, and the City Planner recommended Alternate "C" and suggested council adopt the bottom half of this plan. The location of the street was used as a basis for the applicant's proposal for rezoning.' There was much discussion, and council was concerned with the possibility of having a half street paved in the future, with a situation such as that on 1 • 0 • 1 1 0