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SECOND READING PROPOSED LITTER ORDINANCE
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Much discussion was held on the proposed litter ordinance, and it was noted
that if the city should pass this, it could go into effect following the
November elections when a state litter proposal will be on the ballot. It
was therefore moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen
that proposed Ordinance #1610 be passed, with effective date to be November
219 1972. Motion carried.
CAO REPORT
CAO Ron Whaley reported that it was a.pleasure once again to see another city
department receive an award; that the Fire Department had received a placque
for placing third in the state for 1971 on fire prevention programs. The
award had been made last week in Walla Walla and was based upon the entire
program of fire prevention for part -paid departments throughout the state,
of which there are approximately 30.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M.
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Irene Varney Mor , City Clerk
August 81 1972
Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
• ROLL CALL
Meeting of'the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:45 P.M. by the Mayor
Protem John Nordquist with all council members present except Nelson, who is on
leave to Illinois and Mayor Harrison, who is in Alaska.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of August 1 had been mailed and posted, and with the
substitution of -the last paragraph on page 3, were approved as modified.
Mayor Protem Nordquist at this point introduced the Deputy City Clerk, Eleanor
Quealey, and asked that anyone wishing to speak step up to the rostrum and give
name and address to her for the records. He also introduced the City Attorney,
John Wallace and the CAO, Ron Whaley.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Tuson stated that there had been a -bad automobile accident this evening
at 2nd and Bell, with apparently two injured persons. Mr. Tuson noted that there
are two blind corners at this intersection, one with a large hedge and one with
a hotel. Mr. Whaley suggested checking the frequency of accidents at this location.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Winters to replace
the Yield Sign presently in existence at 2nd and Bell with a Stop Sign. Motion
carried.
Councilwoman Shippen asked Assistant City Engineer Dick Allen if he knew what size
light standards the State Highway Department is going to use for the remainder of
the freeway. He replied that right now from Dayton to Fifth Avenue they are going
• to use the standard 40' mast with the. -arm mount. Mrs. Shippen said she would
prefer the-30' standards and does not think it is appropriate to have the 40'
standards going through a residential area. She stated that she -hoped the City
would negotiate to reduce the size of the standards for the rest of the freeway.
Mrs. Shippen noted that the area she was referring to is from Dayton Street to
the south city limits. Mr. Allen explained that there would have to be more 30' light
poles in order to aomply with the State Highway lighting standards. He said he
would investigate this and see what powers we have to make changes in the size of
the light standards. Ron Whaley stated that there has been a standard proposed
nationally by some associations which highway departments are following and
obviously, when you go into the City of Seattle they are meeting this criteria
with regard to intensity of:.,lights on streets, both residential and arterial. The
CAO stated further that we in the City of Edmonds are not used to these standards
or this intensity_of light. The intensity is for two purposes as the Highway
Department sees it (1) for traffic safety and (2) for protection of the neighborhood
against vandalism, burglaries, etc. Mr. Whaley suggested that rather than going
through this time and time again it would be advisable to come up with a standard
that is acceptable to what we want for the City of Edmonds. Mr. Shippen stated
that she thought we should have more choice in the height and style of lighting
and would like the staff to review the entire matter.
Councilwoman Shippen asked the City Attorney what was the difference between a
franchise and a business permit that we now have with Cable T.V. or do we have
franchises with a utility. The City Attorney answered that he did not believe
we had franchises with any utility. He said basically with a franchise the
difference would be that you are relegating a specific area to the franchisee and
no one can compete with it, however there is some question as to'the validity of
a franchise in any situation. Mr. Wallace stated that generally a franchise does
import exclusivity. Mrs. Shippen said that when the City charges a B & 0 or
utility tax, that the tax is passed on by the company or by the utility to the
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citizens of Edmonds; whereas if they had a franchise they would absorb the tax
as an operational expense and not be able to tell the people they are taxing that
it is the City that is responsible for levying the tax on the company in the first
place. She would like to have this discussed further at the Capital Improvements
Meeting.
The Mayor Protem said he would like.to encourage the Council to attend Staff Meetings,
which are held at 10 A.M. on Tuesday mornings. CAO Whaley tendered a formal
invitation to the Council to do so.
Mr. Nordquist mentioned that Governor Evans will be in Edmonds for a brief visit
on next Monday morning to make -an announcement, and that he hoped some of the
Council Members could attend that meeting, which will,be at the Senior Citizens'
Center. Councilman Gellert asked if the announcement would be with regard to the
Senior Citizens! Center and he was answered in the affirmative. -
The Mayor Protem mentioned that Dr. William Bingham's wife was killed in an auto
crash in Mt. Vernon on the 7th of August. The City purchased the Seaview Park
property from Dr. Bingham some years ago.
JAYCEE REPORT ON JAPANESE VISITORS
Before introducing,the.guests to the Council, Mr. NNordquist mentioned that he had
recieved a•call from John Emil,"who had just returned from Japan. Mr. Emil stated
that his group was given a tremendous reception and the Mayor of the city they
visited had provided a bus and sightseeing tours all over the city, and even called
school into session for one day so that the visitors could meet with the school
children.
At this point the Mayor Protem introduced Bill.Nims, Assistant Engineer with the
City of.Edmonds and Chairman of the Edmonds Jaycee "Otir Home is Your Home" program.
Mr. Nims introduced Mr. Jim Anderson, president of CTC Education Systems, Inc. and
he explained how the arrangements were made to bring the visitors here from Japan.
Mr. Anderson explained that they were contacted about a year ago by a representative
of the third largest private high school in Japan asking if CTC would be willing
to set up an educational and cultural exchange between this school and the people
from Japan and CTC'and some of the people from this area. A series of educational
seminars were set up and this was mainly for the purpose of enlightening the
Japanese on the American way of life. It included for example, our problems with
integration, bussing, etc. CTC then asked the Edmonds Jaycees if they would be
willing to house the Japanese in a family type environment. The Jaycees indicated
they would be more than willing and this turned out to be more important than the
more formal parts of the trip.
Mr. Nims stated that the 25 Japanese people were involved in quite a few activities
during the twelve days they stayed. Mr. Tadagashu Nashuda, who stayed with Mayor
Harrison, was on KBIQ for a half hour radio showy: plus Cliff Hansen's Hot Line
Show on KURB Radio. Visits were made to a bowling alley, hamburger stand, the
City Offices, a walk on the beach, picnic in the park and the Edmonds -Kingston
Ferry.. There.was also a weekend campout at Cornet Bay, American style. During
their stay, the Japanese.group went to Seattle and purchased the ingredients for
a complete meal and prepared an authentic Japanese dinner for their hosts. They
wore dress kimonos and performed all of their rituals. They demonstrated flower
arranging, Japanese dancing, judo, karate and folk singing.
Mr. Jim Krider said he felt one of the important things to mention was the start
of the visit when they entertained the Japanese at a party the evening after their
arrival. At that time they were given the Keyvto the City of Edmonds, and right
away they realized they were getting something more than the usual tourist.
Mr. Krider mentioned that he had two girls staying at his home. One of them was
25 years.old and had a tremendous experience in education at the college level.
She was an advanced student in English Conversation. The other was a 36 year old
flower arrangement teacher,, who was just like a Japanese doll. During a day of
visiting in Seattle they had to stop by Mr. Krider's office -to see what a
secretary who made 195,000 Yen a month looked like. They were very curious about
salaries, since their average income is something like $4,000 or less annually..
They consider their school very expensive since they,have to pay $150 per year
for schooling. Mr. Krider said he saw more of Washington during the two weeks
the Japanese visitors were here than he has seen during the 22 years he has lived
here.
At this point Mr. Nims introduced Mr.. Wayne,Cobbs. Mr. Cobbs stated that from the
time the'visi.tors arrived until -they left -two weeks later, their impression of
America was Edmonds. They said they thought Edmonds was one of the finest places
in the world.
In conclusion, Mr. Nims said he has been appointed ambassador to Japan by the
president of the Washington State Jaycees, and is in the process of planning
a trip to Japan in November.
PROPOSAL FOR CREATION OF SOUTHWEST SNOHOMISH COUNTY -PUBLIC TRANSIT BOARD
Mr. Fremont Case, who was present in the audience, submitted a petition signed
by about 150 people asking the Council's consideration'of this agenda item.
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Mayor Protem Nordquist took this opportunity to read a letter dated July 24, 1972
received from Gary Nelson, Chairman of the Southwest Snohomish County Public
Transportation Study Committee; urging the Council to enter into an agreement to
create a Southwest Snohomish County Transit Board to plan and operate a
Public Transit System. Mr. Nordquist also mentioned a'letter received from
Mary'. L. Hale, President of the'League of Women Voters of Snohomish County, urging
approval of this plan."
Mr. Vic Suud, Public Transportation Programmer, was in the audience. Councilman
Gellert -asked Mr. Suud how this tri-city program would tie in with the Metro
System. Mr. Suud said the King County Plan which has now been prepared and is
going to ballot on September 19th, will provide service as far as the county line.
Our local busses would interconnect with King County busses at the.county line.
Under the regional plan, express service to Everett would .be provided from Lynnwood
and Mountlake Terrace. Mr. Suud asked the Council to bear in mind,that the King
County Plan is out of Snohomish County and most probably we will have very little
to say. Here we would have a system which we can control ourselves. This is
geared to our true needs and -',convenience, convenience being the major factor. In
answer to a question from Councilwoman Shippen, Mr. Suud stated that this is not
a final plan, but only a basis for a further in-depth study. After some further
discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert that Edmonds enter into an
agreement to create a Southwest County Public Transit Board to plan
a public -transit system. Councilman Tuson seconded'the,•motion.' After considerable
Council discussion regarding methods of financing, the motion carried.
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 4 ON ONE TON TRUCK
Director of Maintenance and Operation J. Herb Gilbo reported that the City Clerk
had opened bids on August 4th at 2 P,M. in the office of the Mayor for the'pur-
chas.e of a one ton truck. Present at the bid opening were CAO Ron Whaley,
Director Gilbo, City'Clerk Irene Varney Moran and Eleanor Quealey, Deputy City
Clerk. The bids were as follows:
VALLEY MOTORS $5,018.89
WILSON FORD
5,002.69
Both bidders specified a delivery date during the latter part of September.
Mr. Gilbo said this was a $3,.500 bedgeted item for this year, therefore it is
$1,500 short and could be financed from the "B" Fund.
It was moved by Councilman Haines and seconded by'Coun'cilman Tuson to purchase
the 1973 F..ord one ton truck from Wilson Ford with additional money to be taken
out of the "B" Fund. Motion carried.`
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 7 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BU':.`:LKHEAD AT SUNSET BEACH
Director of Parks and Recreation Rod Garretson reported that the City Clerk had
opened bids on August 7th at 2 P.M. in the Council Chambers for the construction
of the bulkhead at Sunset Beach. Present at the bid opening were Director
Garretson, City Clerk Irene Varney Moran,Assistant City Engineer Richard Allen,
Wayne Jones, Eleanor Quealey, Deputy City Clerk and bidders. The bids were
as'follows
F.R. CATTRON $ 9,914.00
• F::.R:.BOURGAULT CONSTRUCTION CO.,INC. 9,990.63
SEA & SHORE PILE DRIVING COMPANY 1311700*00
ICONCO (IVERSEN CONSTRUCTION CO) 15;884.00
LARSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 169065.00
WILCOX CONSTRUCTION, INC. 19 747.59
HURLEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 217232.00
WILLAMETTE WESTERN CORP. 34,395.00
After some discussion regarding whether or not the bids included sales tax or
not it was decided to hold the matter off until later in the evening,. A motion
was made by-Councilman'Tusori and' seconded by"Counci•lman Haines'to postpone this
until later'in the agenda to make sure that the bid included sales tax. Motion
carried.
When this item was taken up a motion was made by Councilman Haines and
seconded by CouncIYAP Gellert to accept the low bid of F.R. Cattron subject
to the amount of $9,914 as stated on our sheets includes Washington State Sales
Tax and any other applicable fees. Motion carried. A further motion was made
by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Haines that in the future when
the Council votes one way or the other to accept a bid that the documents be
available at the Council Meeting. Motion.carried.
POLICY ON COUNCIL PROCEDURE IN REGARD TO METHOD OF OPERATION AT COUNCIL
MEETINGS: 1ST AND 3RD TUESDAYS AND ALL ALTERNATE TUESDAYS.
• Councilman Gellert stated that his major concern is with the Planning Commission
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actions regarding rezones, subdivisions and the like. He thinks that on complicated
items such as these that the first time it comes before the Council it should'be
explained by the Planning official or the City Engineer and then not take any
action until the next meeting. Mr. Nordquist mentioned that a new policy has been
instituted whereby a packet of information regarding agenda itmes and other
pertinent data is mailed to each Councilman on Friday afternoon so that it
can be studied over the weekend. CAO Whaley stated that he has asked the staff
to get any information pertaining to future agenda items to him several days
in advance of.the scheduled meeting, so that this data can be included in the
packets being mailed to the Council Members. After much Council discussion a
motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Haines to instruct
the City Attorney to amend Ordinance #1606 to read that all City Council Meetings
begin at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried. Councilman Gellert made a motion seconded
by Councilman Tuson to instruct the attorney to amend Ordinance #1606 to make
all Council Meetings alike and that there be no restriction.on passing ordinances,
resolutions and hear special notice hearings. Motion carried.
SET HEARING DATE ON APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATION IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
#386 - RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE'OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP TO REZONE FROM.BN TO BC PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN PLANNING COMMISSION
FILE R-4-72.
A motion was made by Councilman Haines and seconded by Councilman Tuson to set
August,15th as the hearing date on Planning Commission Resolution #386. Carried.
SET DATE FOR HEARING ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #387 - RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO
REZONE FROM'RML AND RS-8 TO RD PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN PLANNING
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A motion was made by Councilman Haines and seconded by Councilman Tuson to
set August 15th as the hearing date on Planning Commission Resolution #387.
Motion carried.
MINI -PARK: DESIGN LOCATION OF PUBLIC REST ROOM
Mt. Whaley was asked to give the Council a brief explanation of circumstances
regarding this iem. He quoted paragraph 4 of the original agreement between
the City and the State Highway Department which said, "The City will make
available that portion of James Street necessary for the construction of the
rest room facilities and agrees that no future access to the park area from
the properties to the east will be granted". Based upon that paragraph the
rest room facilities were designed to be located in what is the R/W of
James Street. The Council received last week a letter from an adjacent"-' property
owner questioning the possibility of damages to his property in being cut off
from access in the event he would like to subdivide that property some day.
City Attorney John Wallace stated that the construction of such a permanent
facility in the R/W for other than street purposes is a use inconsistent with the
permission granted. It was his recommendation not to place the rest foom there.
After some discussion a motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by
Councilman Haines to move the rest room facilities 69, north out of the R/W
Councilman Gellert suggested that unless it becomes financially prohibitive
(1 difference of $200) that consideration be given to complete reversal of the
rest rooms. Councilwoman Shippen made an amendment seconded by Councilman Gellert
to instruct the Highway Department to include landscaping the R/W. The amendment
to the motion carried, and on call for the question the motion as amended carried.
Councilman Tuson made a motion that in the negotiations with the State Highway
Department that the City provide work and materials to extend the utilities to
a point so that it will be the same as when the contractor figured the job in
exchange for no financial outlay. Councilman Winters seconded and the motion
carried.
REQUEST OF GUARDIAN AMBULANCE CO. TO CHANGE NAME TO LYNNWOOD AMBULANCE, INC.
After a brief discussion Mayor Protem Nordquist said he thought this item should
be postponed since Mr. Gary Hall was not present. Councilman Haines asked for
Acting Police Chief Neuert's thoughts on the matter. Chief Neuert said the
request for the change could be covered in an open meeting and that if that is
denied, then there should be a meeting with the Staff before bringing it before
the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson that the transfer of license
from Guardian Ambulance to Lynnwood Ambulance, Inc. be denied. At this point.
the City Attorney asked -if there had been any action taken to revoke the license.
He said this can be done only at a public hearing upon notice to the licensee of
the date and time of the hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Haines and
seconded by Councilman Gellert that a hearing be held on the possible revocation
of the license of Guardian Ambulance Service be held on August 15th. Motion
carried. A motion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman`
Haines that if all licensing requirements are met the Council will act on the
application of Lynnwood Ambulance, Inc. on August 22, 1972.- Motion carried.
CAO REPORT
CAO Whaley reported on the pool site earth removal matter. The City Attorney
said we have been having a continuous dispute with the contractor J.D. Dutton.
This stems from the fact that under the contract the city had agreed to remove
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all excavated material from the pool site without cost to the contractor. Due to
the heavy snows last winter the City trucks -were sometimes not available for
earth removal so the contractor elected to bring in his own trucks to supplement
the City trucks. They have now submitted a bill to the City in the amount -of
$2,766.16. There has also been a bill presented from the soil engineers for
$741.58. Mr. Wallace said he believes the City does owe money to J-.D. Dutton
for the use of his trucks. It was his recommendation that the City pay the
balance of the contract which was,withheld, $500 and an additional $2,000 for
the extra -trucking that.they have done, and that we resolve the matter ourselves
with the soil engineers. -A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded
by Councilman Haines that the City accept the Attorney's recommendation to
settle. Motion carried.
Mr. Whaley mentioned that he had received a letter from Mr. Hopkins with the
Washington Housing Authority requesting to pass his resolution which he had -
prepared. In June a resolution,was passed authorizing the City to enter into an
agreement with the Housing Authority for 60 units. His application and his
letter both indicate 180 units. Mr. Hopkins is asking the City Council to co-sign
a loan application to HUD for $72,000. Mr. Whaley has replied to Mr. -Hopkins_
letter reminding him that it was for 60 units and enclosing a copy of the minutes,
asking him if this is an error and what is the loan for..
There being no further business to come before Council', the meeting was adjourned
at 10:35 P.M.
• Irene Varney Morefh, City Clerk
August 15, 1972
ROLL CALL
Meeting of the Edmonds City Council was
Protem John Nordquist with all council
on leave of absence and Mayor Harrison,
INTRODUCTIONS
Harve H. Harrison-, Mayor
called to order at 8:00 P.M, by Mayor
members present except Nelson, who is
on vacation.
Mayor Protem Nordquist explained that Councilman Nelson was in Illinois"on
business and Mayor Harrison on vacation in Alaska. He then introduced the CAO
and members of the City Staff and made the request of anyone in the audience
wishing to address the council please step up to the rostrum and state name
and -address for the City Clerk's records.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of August 8-had been posted and mailed. Councilman;
Haines stated that under the item of proposal for creation of a Southwest
Snohomish County Public Transit Board, -his motion had been deleted. He asked
that this be included in the record, which was a motion calling fora date for
consideration of submitting an advisory ballot for the people to decide on
subsidizing the Edmonds portion of the transit system, and that this be set
for the first meeting in April 1973: Motion had been seconded by Councilman
Nordquist, and carried. Minutes were then approved as amended.
• ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Protein Nordquist announced that the projected date for the annual City
Picnic was September 9, and participation by council members was invited.
Mr. Nordquist mentioned having had it brought to his attention that people in
the back of the council chambers had difficulty hearing most of the proceed-
ings. He wondered if it would be advisable to place a microphone in front of
each council member. CAO Whaley suggested that 'the'mikes could be picked up
and held when.speaking.. Councilman` -Gellert felt that perhaps additional
speakers,installed in the chambers might help the problem.
DRIFTWOOD THEATRE PRESENTATION
Mayor Protem Nordquist-announced that he felt it was'valuable to'bring to the
attention of the community anything of general interest, and the -Jaycee report
on the Japanese Visitors had been•one,it.em. This'week, he stated that Council-
woman Shippen had invited Mr. Dave McNeil to speak on the Driftwood Playhouse.
Mr. McNeil was introduced and spoke about how fortunate Edmonds was to have
live stage theatre productions right here in the community, and yet there
perhaps still were people in Edmonds who were not award of this fact. He
mentioned the season ticket sale wherein for $10.50 you would see five shows
for the price of four, and stated that the season opens in.October. He then'
announced the schedule of plays planned for the coming season and asked for
support for the theatre from the members of the community, the council, and
the City of Edmonds.
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