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19730327 City Council Minutes• 4 3A 1 1 Attorney John Wallace advised that notification of absence from three consecutive council meetings must either be in writing or can be excused by douncil action. Councilman Gellert moved, seconded by Councilman Tuson that council excuse Dr. Anderson from attending the city council meetings until May 15 because of prior committments. The motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Irene Varney Morar/, City Clerk March 27, 1973 R()T,T, C AT,T. J Harve'H. Harrison, Mayor Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Harve Harrison, with all council members present except Nelson and Anderson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the council meeting of March 20 had been posted, mailed and distributed. Councilman Gellert noted that on Page 5, paragraph 1 he wished to clarify the statement with regard to "viewpoint of the residents", and point out that he • was referring to residents of the Meadowdale Area and did not wish to imply .that Jim Haines had suggested Dr. Anderson as a nominee. The minutes were then approved as corrected. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Tuson asked City Engineer, Leif Larson what had happened with the reducing station downtown. Mr. Larson replied that we had run'low oh funds when we increased the amount for the Yost Park water tank and when we changed it from steel to concrete. Councilwoman Shippen said it was her understanding that the position of Recreation Supervisor- would be funded to the end of this year regardless of when the EEA funds ended. She asked for clarification. CAO Whaley stated that he had checked back in the records and found that a motion had, in fact been made to retain the Recreation Supervisor after the EEA funding had expired. Subsequently, the person holding this job took another position in Seattle. At that time we were not allowed to refill any position vacated. Following a.study" the Park Board has requested that the position to filled permanently. According to records, 87,523 persons participated in various recreation programs last year which seems to indicate that this position is pretty important to Edmonds. Based on this, Mr. Whaley contacted the EEA to see if they would fund this position again. They feel they can fund this position due to the number of EEA personnel the City of Edmonds will retain. It was indicated that if this is to be a permanent position, they will fund until the end of the EEA program. Councilwoman.Shippen asked when Brackett's Landing is going to be complete as far as landscaping and asphalting goes? Engineer Larson replied that hopefully, the paving will be completed by the latter part of April. She then talked with Engineer • Larson and Rod Garretson, Park and Recreation Director about the landscaping stating that she had not seen the new plans. It was stated that something would be brought in next week. Mayor Harrison inquired about the lighting and was informed that this is'still being studied. Councilman Tuson also expressed interest in the lighting and hoped this _phase of the project would be taken care of before any asphalting is done. Engineer Larson said he would bring the layout over for the council to view this evening. Councilwoman Shippen asked Mr. Garretson if he was going to review the signing also: She thought it better to have one large sign with lots of words than several small signs with few words. Councilman Gellert inquired about the survey being done by the Planner and the Jaycees that he had read about in the newspaper. He said he was not clear on what the Jaycees function was in this. City Planner, Joe Wallis, explained that this survey is for the purpose of providing basic information to ascertain long term goals for the community and to inventory existing conditions. Mr. Wallis found that the Jaycees had already made some studies along this line and decided to utilize them as a vehicle to get this program "off the ground". Mr. Wallis said he hopes to survey every household in order to give the City some good direction and to possibly establish some priorities. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Bob Hollowell commented that he thought surveying all households would be a waste of time since all we would get would be attitudes and opinions and nothing of substance. This was discussed briefly and Mayor Harrison stated that he felt one of the benefits would be to involve a greater number of people in plans for Edmonds' future. is r 43 Keith LaBelle from the Park Board said he would like.to thank Council for their continuing support of the recreation program. He assured the council that from time to time they would provide the council members with statistics regarding participation in the recreation programs. Mrs. Fred Knouse was in the audience and she asked that the Mayor read the lett:er that had been presented to him at the start of the meeting. It stated that a committee was being established by the Citizens League for Animal Welfare Society. The prime objective of this committee is to establish a South Snohomish County Animal Shelter and related programs. They would like to have diversified rep- resentation from South County cities who can represent the Mayor, City Council and Police Department. It'waw, the intent of this letter to ask for such a person or persons from the City of Edmonds. Councilwoman Shippen indicated that she would serve on this committee. Councilman Tuson said he would be happy to attend evening meetings as he was busy during the day. Mrs. Knouse announced that there is a meeting scheduled for 8:00 P.M. this coming Thursday at the Edmonds Library. Councilman Tuson said he would not be able to attend this meeting due to a prior commitment. Councilman Shippen then said.she would be there. The Mayor stated at this point that he had received a proposal from the Police Chief regarding a new fee schedule for animal licensing. Copies were distributed to the council and to the representatives from CLAWS. CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Harrison read a letter from the Puget Sound Governmental Conference stating that on Saturday, March 31, 19739 a day -long workshop on Human Resources is being held at the Sea-Tac Motor Inn for elected officials and executive staff of local governments. CAO Ron Whaley will attend. Mayor Harrison then mentioned a letter he had received from the North Beach Citizens Committee wherein they are asking our support in an action to permit automobile driving on the ocean beaches. He said he was personally opposed to their position. The Mayor said he would like to ask the Council to take positive action to support the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission so that we can get that message to them. This matter was turned over to the Park Board for study and comment. CONSIDERATION OF EDMONDS' PARTICIPATION IN SCOPE (CON'D. FROM MARCH 13) Councilman Gellert asked that this matter be postponed until the Police Chief has returned from vacation. Meanwhile, Mr. Whaley stated that if council members had any specific questions regarding the agreement, he would appreciate receiving a memo listing points in question. A motion was then made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Tuson to postpone this matter until April 10. Carried. CONSIDERATION OF STUDY PROPOSAL BY L.A. BAILEY FOR CITY PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE TRAIL SYSTEM In opening remarks, Mayor Harrison stated that the Park Board has recommended acceptance of Mr. Bailey's proposal. He then read a letter from Mr. Bailey wherein Mr. Bailey asks for help in financing his studies into the Pedestrain/ Bicycle Trail System for the City of Edmonds. He also states in the letter that he is engaged in a graduate program at the University of Washington and has undertaken as one of his research documents a set of Standards and Guidelines that the City of Edmonds could use in implementing the present Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail System. He estimates about three months to complete this presentation and requests financial assistance in the amount of fourteen hundred dollars ($�400.00). Mr. Bailey said his report would,'give the City the tools to make an evaluation of proposed routes. It goes into actual technical data such as the bicycle and its rider, the radius of curvatures, grade limitations, etc., plus planning and engineering aspects, and implementation and possible ordinances. Mr. Bailey then showed some slides of a Bicycle Trail System in Davis, California, and other areas there. Councilman Tuson inquired into the availability of funds to finance a study such as this, and asked if the same type of study couldn't possibly be done by our Engineering Department and Park Department. Councilman Tuson questioned Mr..Bailey on the State Highway Department's involvement in studies such as this, Mr. Bailey said that the Highway Department was interested in the highways and not residential streets. Councilman Tuson stated that it should be spelled out what width the paths are to be whether four feet wide or eight feet wide, etc. Engineer Larson said it would be a question of time and that it is a new field, but that he would be interested in knowing how long Davis, California had been involved in their bicycle program. Mr. Bailey stated that they had been working on standards since 1962. The Mayor asked how long it would take to finalize the set of standards for the City of Edmonds, and Mr. Bailey replied that it would be three or four months. Mr. Bailey said the funds are for the purpose of allowing him time to actually do the graphics, the street layouts, etc. Councilman Nordquist asked if this was a basic research paper that could be applicable to the whole State of Washington. Mr. Bailey said this was possible. There followed some discussion on financing and the Mayor wondered if this could be financed on a South County basis since our Recreation Programs are operated that way now. Questions were asked about whether the city has any plans for a Bicycle Trail System for this fiscal year and whether these pathways are being considered when streets are being improved. Engineer Larson and Mr. Gilbo • 1 1 • PJ 1 • • 433 Director of Public Works stated that improvements have consisted of mainly widening shoulder where possible. Councilman Tuson suggested if other cities in the area are interested, perhaps the cost could be split three or four ways. Mr. Bailey pointed out, however, that if he were working for several cities his fee would be higher. Keith LaBelle said that one of the things the Park Board is looking for is to have some sort of standard or guidelineset up, perhaps even in ordinance form, so that as street improvements occur bicycle trails, pedestrian paths, etc. are considered in conjunction with those street improvements. There was more discussion of costs, following which a motion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that we accept the recommendation of the Mayor and implement the offer of the study to be made by Mr. Bailey for the amount of $1,400, which amount is to come from the contingency fund in the City of Edmonds budget, and which study is to produce a set of applicable standards and methods of cost estimating a Bicycle Trail System for the City of Edmonds. This is to include a covering recommendation from the Park, Planning and Public Works Departments. Councilman Tuson stated that he intended to vote against the motion, but wanted to comment that the City Engineer, who is also the Safety Engineer, and the Park Department are people who are doing the same thing and to him this is just a matter of $1400. The motion failed to carry following a roll call vote with Tuson, Nordquist and Winters voting no and Gellert and Mrs. Shippen voting yes. CONSIDERATION OF LYNNWOOD AMBULANCE LICENSE Senior Patrolman Kenneth Estes reported that he had done an extensive background check on the company and the personnel. He directed council's attention to a letter from Chief Glandt, Lynnwood Police Department regarding a Mr. Brown employed by Lynnwood Ambulance. Chief Glandt stated in this communication that Mr. Brown would be an asset to any employer who gives him an opportunity to prove his capabilities. Our ordinance stated that no employee of an ambulance company can be a convicted felon, but Officer Estes requested that this case be considered on its own merits. Mayor Harrison asked Albert Stutzke, the owner of Lynnwood Ambulance, if he would like to make any comments. Mr. Stutzke felt that another ambulance service was needed in this area due to the "population explosion'." He mentioned that they had been called in to assist (by Edmonds) several times in the past few days. Councilman Gellert noted that it has been difficult for ambulance companies to stay in business and asked for Mr. Stutzke's comments in this regard. He replied that this is one of the reasons for desiring a license to operate in Edmonds in addition to Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, etc. Councilman Tuson asked how they intended to cover calls from all these cities with just two vehicles.. Mr. Stutzke said he has another vehicle on standby. Mayor Harrison asked Fire Chief Cooper if he had any comments regarding more than one ambulance company being licensed in Edmonds. Chief Cooper said there would be no interference with his department and could be of assistance. Councilman Gellert noted that it is the trend for cities to go towards a Medic I -program with regard to their aid cars. He asked Mr. Stutzke if it would be compatible with their plans if Edmonds went in this direction. He answered in the affirmative. Councilman Gellert then asked Officer Estes if it was his intent to have the felony record of this one particular individual waived in this instance. Following some discussion, City Attorney Murphy said he did not want to change the ordinance, but would like to consider this on its own merit. Councilman Nordquist made a motion seconded by Councilman Tuson to approve the license of Lynnwood Ambulance and waive the felony record requirement of the ordinance with regard to one of the employees in this particular case. Councilman Nordquist wanted to emphasize that he was basing his request for a waiver • on the opinion of his attorney, several doctors from Stevens Hospital and Lynnwood Chief of Police Al Glant, After a brief discussion, the motion carried. REPORT ON VEHICLE BID OPENING (POSTPONED FROM MARCH 20) Herb Gilbo, Director of Maintenance and Operations, reported that bids were opened on Friday, March 16 for four trucks and six Police vehicles. Three dealers submitted bids, but only one for the entire package.. He recommended acceptance of the low bid of Sumner Ford in the amount of $25,651.50 for the four trucks; and acceptance of the low bid of Chapman -Pearce Ford in the amount of $22,259.85 for the six Police vehicles. Councilman Nordquist made a motion seconded by Councilman Winters to accept the low bid of Sumner Ford for the trucks and that the trucks are to be painted Edmonds Blue. Motion carried. Councilman Nordquist then made a motion seconded by Councilman Tuson to accept the low bid of Chapman -Pearce Ford in the amount of $22,259.85 for the six Police vehicles. Motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF OPEN SPACE TO CITY OF EDMONDS UNDER 5-4-73 (4 LOT SUBDIVISION - MEADOWDALE BEACH ROAD AND OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE - DAVE FREY City Planner Joe Wallis projected a map on the screen showing the tract in question. He also showed color slides of the area. Mr. Wallis said it is a rather good subdivision and the residents were concerned about maintaining a buffer zone and one sure way of doing this was to deed Tract E to the City of Edmonds so that it would not be subdivided and built upon: City Attorney Murphy stated that the property would be conveyed by Quit Claim Deed. Councilman Gellert made a motion seconded by Councilman uson that the City of Edmonds accept the dedication of Tract E in the above -entitled matter. Motion carried. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GATEWOOD 0 City Planner, Joe Wallis reviewed this plat for the council and projected maps" 4,34 • and photographs on the screen showing the area in question. He noted that there would be driveways opening up onto 220th which is a community arterial which he thought was not desireable. However, turnarounds will be provided, so that no traffic will have to back onto 220th. After some further comments, he recommended approval of the plat. Councilman Tuson inquired about the sewer and the drainage. Engineer Larson answered that there are sewers available in 9th Avenue and that they would have to connect to laterals already put there based on a previous plat that had been submitted. Therefore, 9th Avenue would not have to be torn up again. Storm drainage problems will be resolved. There was also some discussion about one of the lots on the north side of the plat that had been excluded from this subdivision. The lot is encumbered as the neighbor to the north of it has first right of refusal, so the developer did not purchase this lot. There was con- siderable discussion regarding ingress and egress to the tract. Councilman Nordquist then made a motion to approve the preliminary plat of Gatewood with the restrictions to include three driveways off 220th using common driveways with none backing out on 220th between lots 4 and 5, 6 and 7 and 8 and 9, and lot 3 to have ingress and egress off 10th Avenue. The motion was seconded by Councilman Winters and carried, following a roll call vote. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SEAVIEW FIRS City Planner Joe Wallis reported on this plat indicating that it is located on 90th Avenue West at 180th Street S. W. and is zoned RS-12. He showed maps and slides of the area. He recommended approval with a minimum amount of tree -cutting. Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Tuson to approve the preliminary plat of Seaview Firs, • subject to tree cutting requirements established by the Planner. Motion carried. FINAL PLAT OF MAPLEWOOD City Engineer, Leif Larson made a brief statement regarding this plat and rec- ommended approval. A motion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Nordquist to approve the final plat of Maplewood. Motion carried. PROPOSED AMENDMENT FOR 2 HOUR PARKING - 8 TO 6, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY This is an ordinance of the City of Edmonds, supplementing Section 8.64-065 of the Edmonds City Code limiting parking on portions of Sunset Avenue from Main Street to Bell Street. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to pass Ordinance 41652. Motion carried. REPORT FROM COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES(GN VARIOUS COMMITTEES Councilman Gellert reported that SnoCom had voted to request implementation of 911 by October or November, and the Director was authorized to send a letter to General Telephone in this regard. At the same time General Telephone was asked to give some thought to cutting their exchanges at the county line. Councilman Nordquist reported that the Health Board had noted that tuberculosis is down in the county and that the in -patient treatment at Firlands is negligible. He also mentioned that the South County Health Office located on Scriber Lake Road has completed installation of their x-ray equipment. They would like to invite members of the council and staff to stop by to see their facility. DEVELOPMENT OF BRACKETT'S LANDING • City Engineer Leif Larson showed a map to council indicating planting and.parking ,areas plannned for Brackett's Landing. He pointed out the location where a historical monument of some kind will be placed. There was some discussion on the paving and the possibility of planting grass instead. It was thought that the salt spray would be harmful to the grass. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Gellert to pass this matter along to the Park Board. Motion carried. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Council acknowledged receipt of a Claim for Damages from Dr. Alfred B. Mueller. This was referred to the City Clerk's Office for processing. CAO REPORT CAO Ron Whaley reported that the City has had several inquiries already about Cleanup Week which is held every year. In a letter received from the American Public Works Association, it was stated that Keep America Beautiful Day has been set for April 28, 1973. He asked that we run our Cleanup Week in con- junction with this. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Gellert to set the week of April 28th to May 1, 1973 as Cleanup Week. Motion carried. Councilman Gellert mentioned that he would like the corner lot in Perrinville cleaned up at this time. Mr. Whaley stated that the owner had been contacted and asked to do so. Mr. Whaley said that starting the second week of April he would like to have 0 • 43 FJ the Employment Position Classifications reviewed. Council members Gellert Shippen and Nordquist will sit in on the meetings when exempt position applications are reviewed. Councilman Gellert asked for a one week notice regarding these' meetings. Mr. Whaley said he would advise of the schedule. Mr. Whaley passed out a draft of a Manpower Training Agreement. He then briefed the council and read parts of the agreement. Council -members stated that they would like to have more time to consider this item and therefore a motion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the Manpower Training Agreement discussion be put on the agenda for April 3rd. There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Irene Varney Mo n, City Clerk April 3, 1973 RnT,T. CAT;T, Harve H. Harrison, Mayor Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Protem Natalie Shippen, with all council members present except Anderson and Nelson, who was in Olympia attending a Legislative Session. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of the council meeting of March 27 had been posted, mailed and dis- tributed. Councilman Nordquist called attention to Par. 1, 2nd line from bottom on page 4, referring to "his attorney". He would like that changed to "owner's" attorney. In the next paragraph on page 4 regarding the vehicle bid opening, Councilman Nordquist would like it stated that the bid amounts included sales tax. Mayor Protem Shippen then said that the Deputy City Clerk had called to her attention that the dates for Cleanup Week, mentioned on page 6, should be changed to April 21, 1973 to May 1, 1973, instead of April 28 to May 1. The minutes were then approved as corrected. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Tuson stated that he had received a letter dated March 29th regarding a gas line installed in Edmonds under Dayton Street. In the letter he was advised that the Gas Company rebored and installed the line to a depth of 30". Councilman Gellert said he had noticed that whenever a new house was built on 88th Avenue West, the street was ripped up, He asked if utilities were not supposed to be brought to the lot line? City Engineer, Leif Larson, stated that the water lines are part of the old Alderwood Water Lines and the water service lines are put in as they are needed. Councilman Gellert then asked if we are requiring that the person who tears up the road does an adequate job of restoring the road surface. *Mr. Larson said this is being done. Councilman Nordquist referred the council to a letter he had inserted in each. mailbox this evening. The letter was from the Snohomish County Council on • Alcoholism and he asked the council to review this. Mayor Protem Shippen reminded the council that representatives from CLAWS were present at the last council meeting, and at that time Mrs. Shippen said she would attend a meeting scheduled for last Thursday. The animal control problem was to be discussed. At this meeting Mrs. Shippen was asked to request a Resolution of Sympathy from the Edmonds City Council. Councilman Gellert said we have an animal control agreement for one year and he would be reluctant to break this contract. Mrs. Shippen stated that this is to be simply an expression of interest in a unified method of animal control. Police Chief, Marlo Foster remarked that he thought it was inevitable that we get into this sort of agreement. Following some discussion, Mayor Protem Shippen made a motion seconded by Councilman Tuson that Edmonds express an interest by Resolution in establishing a South Snohomish County Animal Shelter to be a multilateral approach to the animal control problem. Motion carried. Mayor Protem Shippen noted that we have been asked for appointments to Snohomish County Solid Waste Disposal Steering Committee. She said she has appointed herself to this committee and would be open to.suggestions from anyone else that would like to volunteer. Councilman Gellert suggested that �y perhaps the City Engineer should attend these meetings. Mr. Larson stated that he has been connected with the Washu Study for some time and attends the meetings. Mayor Protem Shippen asked if anyone would object to moving the CAO Report from the bottom of the agenda to a place following the Audience Participation portion. After a brief discussion it was thought that following the •