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19720404 City Council Minutes250. , #10 on the agenda, also be continued to May 2. Motion carried.' REPORT ON BIDS FOR SURPLUS ACCOUNTING MACHINES CAO Ron Whaley reported to council that no bids had been received on the sur- plus accounting machines. OCCUPANCY PERMIT POLICY Building Official Harry Whitcutt reported that he had discussed this policy, with the City Attorney, who indicated that if this inv6ilv6dc�ati'-.amendmeht -:to the zoning ordinance, it would have*to go to the Planning Commission for a hearing before council took action. Councilman Nelson moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist'to-refer the occupancy permit policy to the Planning Commission, and the motion carried. AUDITING OF BILLS A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that vouchers #14601 through #14783 in-thetotal amount of $93,652.71 be approved, and authorize warrants to be issued in apyment of these regular monthly bills. Motion carried. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES A claim for damages was received from Larry Wold, and this was referred to the City Clerk for processing FINAL PLAT - ANDERSON PARK City Planner Merlin Logan presented the final plat of Anderson Park for council approval, and upon his recommendation, a motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Tuson that council approve the final plat of Anderson Park. Motion carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION 1 1 n U Councilman Tuson tendered his resignation from the Labor Negotiation Committee, for the reason that he could not be present at all the meetings. LICENSE APPLICATION FOR SHANNON TOWING Police Chief Foster reported that an application had been received from Shannon Towing, operating at 7608 - 202nd SW with a conditional use permit for one tow truck. However, the Board of Adjustment had allowed one truck, and Mr. Shannon now had three at this address. Since this would be setting a serious precedent, inasmuch as there was at present a violation of the conditional use permit, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to deny the application of Shannon Towing for a Tow Truck license. Motion carried: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CAO TO ADMINISTER FUNCTIONS OF COUNCIL'COMMITTEES With the abolishment of -the Council Committee system, it was necessary to delegate the authority to the CAO to administer the functions of these several committees. Therefore, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Council- man Nelson that proposed Ordinance #1599 be passed, and the motion carried. • There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 P.M. Irene Varney MoraV City Clerk Harve,_H.•Harrison, Mayor April 4, 1972 ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was noted by Councilman,Gellert that under the item on Shannon Towing in the minutes' of March 21, the motion to deny the application for a tow truck license in Edmonds was not made because of any alleged violation of the con- ditional use permit, as the wording sounded. There were no further omissions nor corrections, and the minutes were then approved. HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 357 Hearing had been continued from the meeting of February 15 on Planning Com- mission Resolution 357, recommending an amendment to the Comprehensive • 251. • 1 1 • Thoroughfare Plan to establish a Recreation Street System, as set forth in Planning Commission File CP-1-71. City Planner Merlin Logan posted'several maps outlining suggested trail systems, and gave a.brief explanation of each. He then stated that in order to provide a solution for the recreational trail proposal, he recommended that the council take three actions: (1) adopt by resolution the Planning Commis- sion bicycle trail system as modified by the Park Board recommendation on one" trail, which would provide the skeleton form of an official trail system which would make the city elegible for possible state and federal funds; (2.) adopt the Park Board proposal for the one bicycle.: -pedestrian trail and proceed with plans to finance and construct this trail so that completion will be achieved within a five year period; (3) refer the other three trail proposals which were adopted by the -Planning Commission on scenic streets, bridle trails and pedestrian trails back to the'Park Board for further consideration. Hearing was then opened. Jane Cunningham, 1030 Grandview, asked if both these plans connected to those of Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood, and are these plans the original.ones as suggested by the Bicycle Club? Mr. Logan answered that the recommendations from the Club were on the east -west route to Mountlake Terrace. Mrs. Cunningham said she would like to go on record as supporting the Planning Commission recommendation as set forth in their Resolution 357. Rod Garretson, Director of Parks & Recreation, stated that it was the intention of the Park Board to expand in the future along these lines, but that this plan would be a beginning. No one else in the audience wished to comment', and the hearing was closed." Further council discussion followed, and it was then moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson to in- struct the Attorney to prepare a resolution to approve the proposed bicycle and pedestrian path as illustrated on the Park Board map, and as streets are improved, include definite provisions for implementation of the trail plan; but none to be assigned for use until approved by the proper officials in regard to the safety aspect. Councilwoman Shippen spoke in favor of adopting. all the plans with modifications, if necessary, since chances for obtaining funding would be much better with a complete and thorough plan, and adoption of a single trail with anticipation for future trails was not a well designed procedure for this reason. Vote was then taken on the motion to instruct the Attorney to prepare a resolution for the bicycle and pedestrian trails as illustrated, and this carried. Councilwoman Shippen then moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson to adopt the Planning Commission plan on the second map shown, in conjunction with the first map, which represented the Bicycle Club's desires, being a more compre- hensive plan which connects with the other trails and is more complete. This motion also carried. It was then moved by Councilwoman Shippen, seconded by Councilman Nelson for adoption also of the recreational walks system. Discussion followed, and this motion carried. Councilwoman Shippen remarked that perhaps the UAB could lower the 36' minimum width on the scenic streets, and they would thus be protected from construction programs that would widen them and destroy their scenic usefulness. She then made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gellert that 196th or SR 504, from 84th to Main, and Olympic View Drive from Puget Drive to Perrinville be adopted and designated as scenic streets as part of the Scenic Street plan. A roll call vote showed Council members Gellert, Shippen and Nelson voting.in favor, isthe four remaining councilmen against, and this motion failed to carry. Councilwoman Shippen then moved, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the Bridle Trail System plan be referred to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board for reconsideration and with the request that a new report on the plan be received by council within 4 months. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the Scenic Streets plan be referred back to the Planning Commission for a definition of exactly just what they mean by a scenic street, and for further study and a recommendation to council regarding scenic streets. Motion carried. At this point, Mr. Dewey Leyda suggested that council take up item #7 on the agenda for the -senior citizens' housing, since many senior citizens were present in the audience. SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSI14G The Edmonds City Council had passed Resolution #243 on August 17, 1971 de- claring a,need for low rent housing and notifying the'Snohomish County Housing Authority of the intention of Edmonds to contract with this agency for leasing privately owned housing under Section 23 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1965. However, since the City had specified a program with particular reference to approving areas and giving preference to the retired and elderly, HUD felt this was restrictive and could be a potential'for discrimination that violates the basic concept of the low -rent program. The City of Edmonds was therefore requested to reconsider its position and resubmit a standard resolution, with- out conditions, before a program could be implemented. The City Attorney had prepared a new resolution without restrictions. Mayor Harrison read a letter • from L.K. Pennington, member of the study group, in which he stated that he 2 52 • was somewhat reluctant to.recommend construction of a project devoted to elderly housing while apartment units which will pass the criteria for such use are standing vacant. He added that he was not opposed to a turn -key project in.the future when the economic situation improves. He felt that the factors involved in a turn -key project would be advantageous for the elderly, and would outweigh using presently available apartments, but the apartment house owners who have been given permits to build units in Edmonds, and do contribute to the local economy, should be given first consideration. Mrs. Goodwin, Snohomish County Housing Authority, explained the Section 23 leased housing, and noted that Edmonds had been turned down because of the reasons heretofore stated. She agreed you cannot deprive owners from using existing units, and added that you cannot use turn -key money for leased housing, nor vice versa. -She suggested that Edmonds consider both programs. She stated that requests are taken and placed on a priority list, and that 30 out of the 75 units in Snohomish County are for.senior citizens. Mrs. Goodwin went on to explain the differences between leased housing and the turn -key projects, and answered several council and audience questions in regard to these programs. Following a great deal of discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded'by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Resolution 258 be passed, de- claring a need for low -rent housing under the provisions of Section 23 of the- U.S. Housing Act, and notifying the Snohomish County Hot'sing'-Authority of the intention of the City of Edmonds -to contract with said agency for a pro- gram of leasing privately owned housing under Section 23. This motion carried. Discussion was then held on adoption of a cooperation agreement with the Housing Authority for 180 units of low rent housing under the Turn -key pro- gram. The local government would, within five yeats, eliminate existing undesirable and substandard units in exchange for new low rent units to be built. The City would probably have to waive certain building codes or zoning restrictions'within reasonable limits to allow for,construction. Mayor Harrison had asked the Edmonds Fire Dept. to furnish him with a list of units in the City which would be classified as being candidates for condemnation or to be replaced, and they came up with 18 vacant, and about 85 occupied. The Mayor noted that an agreement of this sort could be acted upon by council only after a five day notice had been published. Since this had not been done, no action could be taken tonight on an agreement. Mr. Fremont Case, in the audience, gave an example of low income housing being built for senior citizens east of'the freeway. Another gentleman in the audience stated that the most important question.was'how long would it take for both types of housing programs to begin. Mrs. Goodwin answered that applications were ready to go in for the funds as soon as the city submits its agreement. There was some further discussion, and council then invited Mrs: Goodwin to attend'the next work meeting on Tuesday, April 11 for the purpose of clarify- ing questions they have on the programs. It was then moved by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to set April 18 as the hearing date for a proposed agreement on senior citizen housing, and the motion carried. Mayor Harrison then declared a 10 minute recess. HEARING: ON APPEAL FROM PLANNING'COMMISSION DENIAL OF SUBDIVISION Hearing was held on an appeal from Mrs: Ethyl Evans from the Planning Commis- sion denial of a subdivision of three lots on_12th Avenue North in an RS-12 zone, in accordance with File 5-5-72. City Planner Merlin Logan briefly explained the situation and pointed out the area of the proposed subdivision on the map. The area was formerly known as the Major Hinch property, and one house is already situated on one lot. Mr. Logan read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting wherein they recom- mended denial, but he stated that he'recommended allowing the subdivison inasmuch as the boundary lines on one lot had been set by court order, and the entire square footage of the area was 36,000 square feet. Hearing was opened. Dwight Hume, Site Planner for Meyring & Associates, Inc., speaking in behalf of Mrs. Ethyl Evans,'requested an appeal from the Planning Commission -decision. He explained the situation on Lots A. B,and C,'stating that the entire pro- perty was over 36,000 square feet, and he felt the Planning Commission had denied this subdivision because an attorney who happened to be in the audience that evening had objected to what he called substandard lots, but Mr. Hume said they would have gone to the Board of Adjustment for the required variances. No one else in the audience wished to comment, and'the hearing was closed. Discussion followed, wherein it'was allowed that the lot sizes were small in comparison with the area zoning requirements, and'it was,then moved by Councilman Gellert,seconded by Councilwoman Shippers to uphold the Planning Commission's denial of this subdivision. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with Councilmen Nordquist and Winters voting against. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MEADOWSHIRE 1 • n • 1 1 City Planner Merlin Logan presented the preliminary plat of Meadowshire, a 25 t n LJ six lot plat on 4th South. After studying the plat map, a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by.Councilman Nelson to approve the preliminary plat of Meadowshire, subject .to engineering requirements.and a mutual main- tenance contract for the easement road servicing the lots. -Motion carried. FINAL PLAT - SHARON HEIGHTS #2. The City Planner presented the final plat of Sharon Heights #2, with a map and brief explanation of the area. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that council approve the final plat of Sharon Heights 42, and the motion carried. SWIMMING POOL BOND ORDINANCE.- City Attorney James A. Murphy reported that because of the contingency amount of $.15,000, and being unable at this time to exactly.designate the amount needed, he advised waiting until the final costs become known before selling bonds; that the city instead use available funds on a loan basis; and that the bond ordinance can then be prepared at a'later date. REPORT ON BIDS FOR PAVING 100th AND FIRDALE FROM WESTGATE TO 244th Bids had been opened at 2:00 P.M. on April 3 in the Council Chambers for the paving of 100th and Firdale Avenue from Westgate to 244th. Present at bid opening were the CAO, City Engineer, City Clerk, Forrest Roff from Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc., several representatives from bidding companies, and a member of the Press. There were 8 bids: • SCHEDULE I SCHEDULE II Knowles Construction Co. $4149331.90 $ 439600.00 Universal Utility Contractors 419,495.00 469560.00 Bay Construction, Inc. 4539532.80 45,820.00 West Coast Construction 467,025.25 55,496.50 Shaffer Construction & Engineering 471,563.40 519885.00 Bellevue Bulldozing 4809072.00 467230:00 Coulee Construction 4809268.81 56,581.96 Tri-State-Construction 526,738.70 46'1757.50 Discussion was held on previous projects done be Knowles, namely•76th,and council cautioned that strict inspection be given to this project if awarded.tq this company. City Engineer Leif Larson recommended award of the project to the low bidder, subject to approval of the County Commissioners and the Urban Arterial -Board, and subject to approval of Schedule II by the Olympic View Water District. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Haines to award the contract to the low bidder, Knowles Construction Company, for $414,331.90 for Schedule I and $43,600.00 for Schedule II, subject to all engineering requirements and approvals as noted. Motion carried with Council- man Nordquist voting against. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 374 City Planner Logan briefed council on the particulars of Planning Commission Resolution 374, recommending denial of a proposed amendment to the official zoning ordinance to allow privately owned school bus shelters with off - premise advertising at approved locations and waiving yard requirements, as set forth in. -Planning Commission File ZO-1-72. • It was moved by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission in their Resolution 374 for denial of the proposed amendment as set forth in File ZO-1-72. Motion carried. SET HEARING DATE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 375 Planning Commission Resolution 375 was presented for setting a date for hearing on the recommendation that certain properties recently annexed to the City of Edmonds and zoned by'the County as RR-8400, rural residential 8400, be rezoned to city RS-8. It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Gellert to set the hearing date for Planning Commission Resolution 375 for May 2, and the motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Harrison read a letter from Donald R. Morken, Executive Vice -President of Seattle -Northwest Securities Corporation, regarding advance refunding of the 11,000,000 1970 Water and Sewer Revenue Bond issue. Don Morken and Dick Kennedy from Seattle -Northwest Securities were present, and Mr. Morken stated that based on today's bond market, an advance refunding plan would effectively reduce the interest on this debt by more than 1°%, and in terms of dollar saving could amount to a total saving of $95,000. Mr. Morken urged council to act on the proposal as soon as possible, since timing is extremely critical in successfully accomplishing this type of refinancing. There was much dis- cussion, and following recommendation of the Mayor, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the City of Edmonds retain the firm of Seattle -Northwest Securities Corporation and authorize the city administration to consummate the move for refunding at the proper time. • Motion carried. 2'5 4 • LETTER OF INTENT TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS - "CHERRY HILL" A letter of intent signed by approximately 33 properties and totaling 10% of the assessed valuation of the area asking for annexation was presented to coun- cil. Chief Administrative Officer Ron Whaley explained the progress, including meetings, which had brought this area in the "Cherry Hill" section to this point of presenting their intent to commence annexation proceedings to the City of Edmonds. A woman in the audience stated she and many others had attended the Lynnwood city council meeting and had been told that in order to have sewers if they annexed to Edmonds, Edmonds would have to negotiate with Lynnwood for these sewers. City Engineer Leif Larson answered that Edmonds has an interest in the sewer line in this area, but would have to negotiage with Lynnwood for use of the trunk. However,, he and the City Attorney had reviewed the contract the city has with Lynnwood and determined that Edmonds has the right to use the sewer line as long as this did not exceed a certain capacity. Gaylord Riach, Lynnwood City Attorney, who is also a resident of the "Cherry Hill" area, stated that he personally preferred to remain in the county. He added that the City of Lynnwood would require separate negotiations for ser- vicing this area with sewers, and he felt the area in question was not really serviceable by Edmonds, so he suggested tabling the petition request until the matter can be looked into further. A gentleman in the audience remarked that the main concern of this section asking for annexation was for sewers. It was decided that Edmonds City Attorney Murphy would review the Edmonds -Lynnwood sewer contract with the City Engineer and with Reid, Middleton & Associates, who are engineers for both Edmonds and Lynnwood. In the meantime, Attorney Murphy suggested council could take action on the letter of intent. • Discussion.was held on both LID and ULID methods of financing, and City Engineer Larson explained the zone and termini method of assessing property. He also answered questiore on costs pertaining to installation of sewers, stating that it could range anywhere from $6.00 to $23.00 a zone front foot, depending on circumstances. Lynnwood City Attorney Riach,suggested that Edmonds, Lynnwood and all the people concerned in this Cherry Hill area meet together to try to resolve the problems of sewers, annexation, etc. There were questions from the audience on the various methods of financing sewers, fire protection for the area, etc. Council assured the residents that definite answers. could be given them on the date which would be set for hearing, and it was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by'Councilman Haines that the date for hearing on the letter of intent ' for annexation be set for April 18. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE - PLAZA CAB Police Captain Neuert reported on the request for transfer of license of Plaza Cab from Eugene Pearson, who had sold the business, to Verle A. Hawkins, em- ployed by Farwest Cab Co. Mr. Hawkins had satisfied all requirements=for character, responsibility, and insurance. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to approve the transfer of Plaza Cab to Mr. Verle A. Hawkins, and the motion carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nordquist asked the City -Engineer a question concerning Item #1 on • the April 18 agenda - the necessity for an assessment roll hearing on the 228th project. It was answered that these people on the assessment roll inside city limits of Edmonds must have their hearing, even though the project will be bid and awarded by the City of Mountlake Terrace. Councilman Haines brought again to council attention the suggestion made by Mr. Leyda earlier in the meeting that smoking by the council during the meetings was offensive. Councilman Haines said that he, for one, would abide by a rule not to smoke during meetings, and suggested that no smoking be allowed in the council chambers;.that a "NO SMoking" sign be posted, and the ashtrays removed. Councilman Nelson pointed out the emergency dispatch at SNOCOM which is now in operation and said the dispatch center would like the Edmonds city council members to take a tour of the facility. It was decided that at 7:00 P.M., prior to the Tuesday, April 11 work meeting, would be the time set for those who wished to take this tour. CAO REPORT CAO Ron Whaley reported that due to the new SNOCOM operation, the back door to the Edmonds Civic Center would hereafter be locked at 5:00 P.M., and council members needing a key should check with him. UNION CONTRACTS CAO Whaley also reported that negotiations with the Unions had ended, and contracts were soon ready to be signed. He stated that these were no 2 year contracts,'and he gave a brief rundown on some of the points to be included. A motion was then made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Winters:.to • • 1 1 • 1 authorize the Mayor to sign the three Union contracts when ready. Motion carried. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES A claim for damages was acknowledged from Miss Diane Rush, 'and this was re- ferred to the City.Clerk for processing. EQUIPMENT.RENTAL RATES FOR 1972 Equipment rental rates had been presented for 1972,.and a motion was made by. Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Nelson to approve the 1972 equip- ment rental rates. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned at 12:25 P.M. jte� Z_4,2�� �_ Irene Varney Moran City Clerk April 18, 1972 RnT.T. raT.r. I • Harve' H. Harrison, Mayor 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 April 4 had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. SENIOR CITIZEN TURNKEY PROJECT Mayor Harrison reported that'he had written to our congressional delegates pointing out the opinion that there -should be some shift in funding in order to take advantage of the vacant units in this area. The City Attorney had written to Harold Hopkins, Washington Housing Service, asking for clarification on questions regarding the Cooperation Agreement. No answeres had been received up to this time, and the Mayor suggested postponing any action on this agenda item until answers are received on the Cooperation Agreement and also after Council has had a chance to meet with Diane Goodwin, who was ill and could not attend the last council work meeting. The Mayor also mentioned Ward Phillips, whom he thought might attend the next work meeting to help with any questions council might have. Mr. Brown from Washington Housing Authority was present in the audience and offered to answer questions, and he too was invited to be present at the next Tuesday council work meeting. In response to a suggestion from Councilman Nelson, Mayor Harrison read the letter from the City Attorney to Mr. Hopkins, containing the questions raised by the proposed agreement, for benefit of those people in the audience inter- ested in this matter. • Following this, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to postpone this hearing on the Turnkey project to May 2. Council- woman Shippen inquired if the entire matter on housing would be taken up, or only the discussion on Turnkey and the agreement. City Attorney Murphy stated that council could not take any action at the next meeting other than to set the hearing on the proposed agreement, since statutes required a five day notice prior to any action on the proposed cooperation agreement. The vote on the motion then carried. HEARING: ON LETTER OF INTENT TO ANNEX CHERRY HILL AREA Hearing was held on the letter of intent to annex the area in north Edmonds known as "Cherry Hill". Mayor Harrison reported on the letter he had re- ceived from the City Attorney concerning the City of Edmonds' right to hook onto the sanitary sewer line in this particular area. He stated that the City of Edmonds does have the right to tie into the line, according to his inter- pretation of the Edmonds -Lynnwood Agreement. In regard to the proposed annexation of this area to Edmonds, the property owners involved were given to understand that the City of Edmonds would re- quire the assumption of the city's indebtedness; that council would entertain a petition for annexation with signatures representing 75% of the assessed valuation; and that the city was interested in considering the revenue bond method for financing their sewers.. City Engineer Leif Larson gave an estimate on cost for installing sewers and for connection charges, with monthly sewer service rates based on varying connection charge amounts. Mayor Harrison read a proposed resolution calling for an election for annexation in conjunction with the September 19 Primary. The County Auditor's estimate for cost of an election, whether special or in •