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19710518 City Council MinutesCouncilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor be authorized to concur with the proposal so that an agreement can be prepared by the High- way Dept. for execution. Motion carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Haines brought up the question of a policy for a person withdrawing his name from a petition, but;.this procedure is covered in the optional municipal code. Councilman Sanborn suggested that the change of pay scale for the Police Department should be acted upon. Councilman Nelson added that the pay scale for the Fire Department should also be discussed, and both these items will be on the council work agenda. Councilman Nordquist mentioned the landlocked condition of the Gulf Station at 76th and 205th with the concrete curb, and the City Engineer answered that he planned to work with the state on this. Councilman Sanborn asked if the crosswalks could be straightened out at the intersection of 9th and Edmonds Way, since a pedestrian cannot see the "walk", "no walk" signs from the crosswalks as they are now located.. CAO REPORT BID OPENING DATE - UAB 76th PHASE III • CAO Lawson presented to council the City Engineer's recommendation for a bid opening date of May 27 for the Phase III section of 76th UAB, 196th to Perrin- ville. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that the bid date on the 76th UAB project, Phase III, be set for May 27, and the motion carried. • 1 SET DATE FOR FINAL HEARING LID #181 CAO Lawson then gave the Engineer's recommendation for the final assessment roll hearing on LID #181, UAB paving of Walnut between 7th and 9th, with a suggested date of June 15. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the date for final assessment roll hearing on LID #181 be set for June 15, and the motion carried. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES A claim for damages was acknowledged from Keith and Arlene Reminton, and this was referred to the City Clerk for processing. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE RAILROAD PROPERTY AT SUNSET BEACH A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson to authorize purchase of the railroad property at Sunset Beach for $5,000.00. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Z/ Irene Varney Moran, Aity Clerk May 18, 1971 ROLL CALL I H. Harrison, Mayor Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen present except Kincaid, who is on vacation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of May 4 had been posted and mailed, and with no-omis- missions nor correptions, they were approved as written. INTRODUCTION OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT DIRECTOR Mayor Harrison introduced Dave Stockton, Executive Assistant of the Snohomish County Health District, who in, turn introduced Dr. Claris Hyatt, Director of the Health District. Dr. Hyatt gave a brief talk on the available services, and distributed a brochure with the description of these services to council members. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $250,000 BONDS FOR SWIMMING POOL At the meeting of May 4th, Council had instructed the City Attorney to prepare. an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $250,000 G.O. councilmanic bonds for construction of a swimming pool for the City of Edmonds. • Mayor Harrison asked Chet Bennett, Chairman of the Swimming Pool Committee, if he would like to add anything to his presentation given at the last city 170 • council meeting. Mr. Bennett asked Rod Garretson, Edmonds Director of Parks and Recreation, to give an explanation of costs, etc., after Mr. Steve Handran asked for additional information on this subject. Mr. Handran also stated that he did not feel bonds should be issued for a pool until the people voted for it. CAO D. C. Lawson reported that Foster & Marshall, Inc. had offered to prepare a prospectus for the sum of $500.00, and since no lower figure could be secured elsewhere, he recommended that they be allowed to proceed. A woman in the audience asked if consideration had been given to building the pool on the waterfront, using salt water. This had been considered by the Committee during the study. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that proposed Ordinance #1557 be passed, to provide for the construction, installation and equipping of an uncovered swimming pool and providing for the issuance and sale of $250,000 par value of G. 0. Bonds, 1971, with opening of bids on the bonds set for 7:00 P.M. July 6, 1971. Before vote on the motion, Councilman Slye stated that he was definitely in favor of the pool, but that he preferred to see the entire pool .with cover placed on the ballot in November. The motion was then voted upon to pass the proposed ordinance, and it carried with Councilman,— Slye voting against because of the reason stated above. Councilman Nelson moved to instruct the City Clerk to prepare a ballot for the November election for a General Obligation Bond issue of $150,000 for covering the pool, but after discussion on estimated costs, and learning of scheduled meetings with the architects this coming week, the motion was withdrawn. • Councilman Sanborn then moved, seconded by Councilman Haines to direct the Edmonds Finance Director to call on Foster & Marshall to prepare a financial report on the covering of the pool and give a report to council no later than the July 20 meeting. Motion carried. CONTINUED HEARING: UNDERGROUND WIRING FOR SUNSET AVENUE It was reported that the new figures for undergrounding on Sunset Avenue from Casper to Edmonds Streets had not as yet been received from the PUD, and it was therefore moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Nelson that this hearing be again continued to the next council meeting on June 1. Motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE: ALTERNATE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCESS STREETS The proposed ordinance, as amended at the last council meeting, in connection with Planning Commission Resolution 351, alternate standards for residential access streets, was presented to council. Discussion followed, with a motion then being made by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Slye that on Planning Commission Revision.dated 5-14-71, Design "A" under the first section titled "Function", this be amended to read "to provide access to residential property zoned RS-6, RS-8, RS-12 & RS-20." Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Ordinance #1558, as amended, be passed, and this motion also carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR CHARGES ON FIRE SUP.PRESSI0N-SYSTEMS • First reading was held on a proposed ordinance for charges on fire suppression systems. Ron Whaley, Director or Maintenance & Operation, explained to council.reasons for the request for charges, and also proposed an amendment, which the City Attorney stated would become a separate ordinance applicable to the general water rates. It was moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance for this proposed amendment to take care of the rates. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS - UAB PAVING OF 9th FROM CASPER TO EDMONDS WAY Bids had been opened on May 13 at 2:00 P.M. in the council chambers for the UAB project on 9th Avenue from Casper to Edmonds Way. Present at bid opening were City Engineer Leif Larson, City Clerk Irene Varney Moran, Assistant City .Engineer Richard Allen,,Engineer Forrest Roff from Reid, Middleton & Associ- ates, Inc., City Councilman Don Tuson, and several representatives from bidding companies. The bids were: TOTAL PHASE I -A TOTAL PHASE I-B Universal Utility Contractors $339,210.00 $419,312.50 Bay Construction, Inc. 358,472.75 410,583.50 Tri-State Construction, Inc. 364,875.00 426,064.00 Knowles Construction Co. 374,293.75 422,392.50 West Coast Construction 383,472.50 429,757.00 J. E. Work, Inc. 386,487.50 434,322.75 Pacific Paving Co. 389,171.50 4477926.50 0 �7t • City Engineer Larson reported that the project was bid in two'sections, with the low bidder in each indicating that the same company will be sub -contracting the paving. He recommended award to the two lowest bidders subject to the approval of the Urban Arterial Board on the amended estimate and subject to the approval of the increased cost, because of the real estate involved, by the county commissioners, Olympic View Water District, and the Edmonds City Council. After some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Haines that Phase I -A of the UAB project on 9th be awarded to Universal Utility Contractors in the amount of $339,210.00 and Phase I-B awarded to Bay Construction, Inc. in the amount of $410,583.50; both in- cluding the contingencies for awarding of the bids as outlined by the City Engineer; and the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with both these companies for this project. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Tuson that opening of bids on the warrants and bonds for this 9th UAB project be set for 7:30 P.M. on July 6, 1971. Motion carried. UNDERGROUND WIRING PETITION FOR 9th N. A petition had been received for underground wiring on 9th N. from the alley north of Daley to Carol Way. The peitition included valid signatures of property owners representing about 90% of the involved area. • It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Haines to in- struct the City Engineer to obtain cost estimates, prepare the assessment roll, and have an ordinance prepared for the council meeting of June 1 for the underground wiring of 9th N. from Carol Way to 1100 north of Daley Streer. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Harrison read a letter received from the Olympic View Water District requesting an extension of sewage service for an area in the Alderwood Water District, bounded on the south by 220th, on the east by 76th W., on the west by 92nd Ave. W., and on the north by the Edmonds city limits. This is outside city limits of Edmonds and also outside the boundaries of the Olympic View Water District. The letter mentioned that the subject area was included in the Edmonds sewer service area in the Reid, Middleton report on the comprehensive sewerage plan dated June 1965, and added that the Olympic View Water District Commissioners have no objections to serving the area and wish the approval of the Edmonds City Council before proceeding with any negotiations or discussions to terms. Discussion followed, and a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson to authorize the Mayor to reply to the Olympic View Water District quoting the standing policy of the City of Edmonds as the guidelines set by the City Council with the advice of the city staff. Motion carried. TEMPORARY CONCESSION FOR RAINBOW GIRLS FOR 4th OF JULY • An application for a temporary concession over the 4th of July holiday was received- from the Edmonds Rainbow Assembly #38, properly_' executed and with approval of both the Police and Fire Chiefs. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that council approve the temporary con- cession for the Edmonds Rainbow, Assembly 438 as presented. Motion ,carried. AUDITING OF BILLS A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the 1970 Water -Sewer Revenue bond bills be approved for payment as follows: #12 in the amount of $18,293.19 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for' engineering services on Phase II of the treatment plant expansion, and #13 for $691.94 to Trico Construction, Inc. for contractor's estimate #1 for UAB 84th W., not chargeable to the UAB project. Motion carried: A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Council Nordquist that the following LID bills be approved for payment: man LID #164 - $306.64 to LID #164 for final assessment #151, adjustment due to a condition placed on the easement by the owner and agreed to by the consulting engineer; LID #179 - $8.80 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications; $132.51 to Norm's Print Shop for printing bonds; and $582.54 to Edmonds City Treasurer for the UAB fund on Edmonds 10% participation; LID #181 - $1,041.00 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for engineering services, 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 #186 - $17.04 to Systems Services Department for computer services for • furnishingownerships, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest 172 • bearing warrant to Edmonds City Treasurer in the same amount to cover this bill. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Slye that vouchers #12757 through 412941 in the total amount of $159,751.13 be approved for pay- ment, and warrants be drawn in payment of these regular monthly bills. Motion carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nordquist stated that in regard to the intersection at 5th and Dayton, which had been brought to council attention by Councilman Tuson, the Safety Committee had referred this item to the TOPICS study for answer. City Engineer Larson said that he would take a look at the intersection again and report at the next council work meeting. Councilman Nordquist reported that the Doces property in back of the furniture store had not improved one bit and the garbage situation was even worse, and it was decided that proper action by the City will take place to eliminate this problem. Councilman Nordquist made a request that Chief Administrative Officer Lawson develop a reporting sheet to record pending actions for referral and a follow- up system so that action can be taken on all items brought before council. Councilman Haines commented on the situation at the Doces property, feeling that the City has proper ordinances to take care of this problem. Harry • Whitcutt, Building Official, stated that the building permit for the enlarge- ment of the storage warehouse is being held up pending the cleanup of this back property. Fire Chief Cooper stated that he would be happy to write a letter to Doces regarding the time limit for action on their part before the City takes action to clean this area and bill Doces for the services. Councilman Haines commented on the code of ethic for city officials, noting that the guidelines had been prepared and submitted by the City Attorney to the Attorney General's office via Senator Jack Metcalf. Councilman Nelson brought to council attention the recent notice that Metro- politan Transportation Company will cancel its service to Mountlake Terrace and curtail its service to Edmonds in the near future. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Haines that the Mayor be asked to write the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission to go on record as opposing the change within the period less than the statutory notice time of no less than 20 days. Motion carried. CAO REPORT D. C. Lawson reported that the income of the City, even with the economy re- sulting in slower payment of taxes to the county, was within 2/10's of 1% for the first quarter. CAO Lawson also stated that the City Engineer had reported a 5.7% protest received on Phase III of LID #185. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Claims for damages were acknowledged from Jody Lynn Johnson by her father, • George Johnson, and from Leslie L. Bob Swanson & Joyce A. Swanson. These were referred to the City Clerk for processing. PETITION FOR PAVING ALDER. 7th TO 9th AND 8th TO MAPLE A petition signed by property owners which number aggregates a majority of the lineal frontage upon the proposed improvement had been received, for paving of Alder Street from 7th to 9th and 8th to Maple. A gentleman in the audience mentioned the drainage problem in the area, and both Paul Roy and C. A. McConnachie spoke in favor of proceeding with this project. Engineer Larson suggested that more refined costs be obtained, and asked council to consider further engineering analysis because of the indica- tion of city participation. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson to instruct the City Engineer to prepare a more detailed cost estimate and design with concrete curbs for this proposed project, to be presented at the next council meeting on June 1. Motion carried. PLAT OF CHERRY HILL MANOR City Planner Merlin Logan presented the preliminary plat of Cherry Hill Manor, a parcel of 8 lots on the south side of 176th SW near 69th Pl. W., and posted a map of the area and the property for council inspection. The City Planner recommended a 28' street be allowed as adopted by the alternate standards passed tonight, and also stated that no objections had been received from the surrounding properties. 0 • _Y3 It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the prelimi%nary plat of Cherry Hill Manor be approved, with the recommendation of the City Planner and subject to engineering requirements. Motion carried. ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF, ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF, AND CAPTAIN'S SALARIES In regard to a proposed amendment to the salary ordinance to adjust the salaries of the present Assistant Police Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, and Cap- tain, Chief Marlo Foster briefly commented on the Police Department reorgani- zation and salary situation. Following questions and some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Sanborn that section one of the salary ordinance be amended to delete the position of Assistant Chief from the Police Dept. and allow'the present Assistant Chief to assume the title of Police Captain and insert a grandfather clause to enable him to receive a salary of $1036.00. Motion died for lack of a second. A motion was then made by Councilman_ Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Ordinance 41559 be passed, It was then moved by Councilman Nelson,. seconded by Councilman Sanborn to amend section 6 of the proposed ordinance to delete the position of Detective as well as that of Police Lieutenant from the 1971 pay grade classifications. The motion on the amendment carried, and a vote on the motion to pass Ordinance #1559, as amended, also carried. EDMONDS HOUSING AUTHORITY Mayor Harrison reported on the possibility of contracting with Snohomish • County for the housing authority, and it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City of Edmonds consider contracting with the Snohomish County Housing Authority under Section 23, Leased Housing. Motion carried. SNOHOMISH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION STUDY 1 E City Engineer Leif Larson reported to council on the study and preliminary recommendations from the Snohomish County Transportation Study. A map out-, lining the highway plans and forecasts to 1990, based on traffic counts, was posted for council review. There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M � U Irene Varney Mora City Clerk June 1, 1971 ROLL CALL H. Harrison, Mayor The 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 18 had been posted and mailed,and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. HEARING: UNDERGROUND WIRING, SUNSET FROM CASPER TO EDMONDS Hearing on underground wiring for Sunset from Casper to Edmonds Streets had been continued from the meeting of May 18. A meeting with the property owners had been held this evening at 7:00 o'clock, and it was reported that out of 23 properties there were presently only 3 protests. City Engineer Leif Larson reported to council on the new PUD estimates, pre- sented as a firm figure, making the cost within the LID assessment to be $7,800.45, or $339.15 per lot, with owners providing direct burial cost of service lines on their individual properties. A cost estimate sheet was dis- tributed to council members, including indirect costs as well as undergrounding of the pump station transformer. The City Engineer recommended $1300. be paid from the Water -Sewer fund to take care of undergrounding the pump station trans- former. Hearing was opened. A few property owners had remained after the 7:00 o'clock meeting, and Mr. Scott stated that he felt everyone involved was now fully aware of all facets and costs of the project. Mr. Kaspers, 9th Avenue N., had a question on the cost per lineal foot of the project. No one else wished to :comment, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Ordinance #1560 be passed, creating LID #186, with the recommendation of the City Engineer to have the Water -Sewer .fund pay the $1300. for the cost of undergrounding the transformer at the pump station. Motion carried with Councilman Tuson abstaining, since he is a property owner on Sunset. 0