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19740129 City Council Minutesto authorize the Mayor to sign the Governor's Deed. Motion carried. M 1 1 AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON VEHICLES Herb Gilbo, Director of Maintenance and Operations, presented printed matter to the council describing proposed purchases for Equipment Rental and surplus units to be sold. After some discussion regarding sub -compacts, etc. a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Anderson to. authorize the,_purchase of three vehicles on the State Bid to be painted Edmonds Blue. Motion carried. --A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Anderson to authorize the advertising for bids for a 1 ton flatbed dump truck replacement for Unit #8 and to advertise on January 30 and February 6th. Motion carried. Councilman Nordquist made a motion seconded by Councilman Anderson to authorize sale of surplus vehicles-. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before council,, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. Eleanor Quealey Deputy r Clerk Harve H.' Harrison, Mayor/ January 29, 1974 ROLL CALL • The regular work meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council members present except Gellert, Winters, and Nordquist, Councilman Nordquist had notified the City Clerk that he would be late, and he arrived at 9:15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the council meeting of January 22 had been posted, mailed and distributed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved .as written. BICYCLE TRAIL REPORT City Engineer Leif Larson reported on the bicycle trail standards. Each council member was given a,revised Bicycle Path Study which included purposes, goals and definitions; a trail plan with policies for planning,, locations, systems and design, as well as coordination, feasibility, criteria for evaluation, and drawings showing standards.- Engineer Larson stated that the trail plan and locations were -as' -pertains to Edmonds, and the coordination with surrounding areas was taken into consideration. He said the drawings showed routes passed by council, along with proposed future routes. The standards included 6 categories: unimproved roadway, -roadway with storm sewer, improved roadway sidewalk both sides, improved roadway sidewalk one side, natural trail in parks, and a typical section. The City Engineer rioted that this would all require continued study, particularly in the vicinity of crossing of the arterials. Rod Garretson, Recreation Director; told council that the Park Board basically was in favor of the plans as presented, except felt an 8 ft. width would be more desirable than the 5 ft. The Park Board also chose to retain a path on 220th, and are still considering additional routes. • Following some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman,Nelson, seconded by Councilman Anderson to instruct the City Attorney to draft a resolution to amend the comprehensive trail system in Resolution 260 by adding the proposed future routes as presented under Table II. The motion carried. Table II included: Admiral Way - south from Dayton Beach Rest Stop to Union Oil Beach; Dayton Street to Yost Park - east on Dayton from Third Ave. S.,I'south on 6th Ave. to Maple, east on Maple from 6th Ave. to Yost Park; Yost Park to Maplewood School - from Yost Park east on Main Street to Maplewood, north on Maplewood to 200th Street W.,.east on 200th Street S.W. to Maplewood School and/or to 84th Ave. bike routes; Seaview Park to Sierra Park - south on 81stAve. W. to Sierra Park,. also, west on 190th St. S.W. to Seaview'School; Seaview Park to County Park - from Seaview Park east on 184th S.W. to 80th Ave. W., north on 80th W. to 180th S.W., east on 180th S.W. to Olympic View Drive and/or County Park; Talbot Road - north on Talbot Road from Olympic View Drive to 171st S.W., east on 171st S.W. to 76th Ave. W.; Meadowdale Beach Road - east from 76th W. to Olympic View Drive and City of Lynnwood ; 76th Avenue Extension - extend 76th Ave. W. from Laebugten Wharf to County Park at Lunds Gulch. It was further moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to instruct the Attorney to prepare a resolution for adoption of the bicycle path standards as contained in .the City Engineer's presentation of specifications. The motion carried. REPORT ON HORSES IN PUBLIC PARKS Director Rod Garretson reported on the policy followed by the City regulating horses 0 M • in public parks. He read a letter stating that the Parks Advisory Board approves the procedure followed, and he requested confirmation from council of a policy as follows: 1. Horses and recreational animals be permitted in Yost Park on the trail running from Shell Valley to Main Street at Olympic Avenue, and in the undeveloped southeast portion of the park. 2. Horses and other recreational animals be permitted to travel the length of Pine Ridge Park,'using either existing trail, until definite plans for limited development are decided. 3. Riding of horses and other recreational animals be permitted upon three City beaches (specifically Brackett's Landing, Union Oil Beach, and Dayton Street Beach) from October 1st through March 31st. 4. Riding of horses and other recreational animals be permitted upon City owned land near the northwest corner of Perrinville. 5. Horses and other recreational animals will -use City streets for all other intra- city travel. 6. Horses and other recreational animals and riding of horses and other recreational animals not be permitted in all other City Parks. Councilman Nelson asked the City Engineer for any comment -regarding use of the right- of-way and/or asphalt areas by horses. Engineer Larson answered that the asphalt streets were harder on the animals than on the street itself, although he personally felt if better to separate horse trails from roadway. Councilman Welling commented that he objected to the wording that said "tolerance policy" was followed in Yost and Pine Ridge parks, when Director Garretson noted exclusion of horses from all parks except the tolerance policy in these two. Councilman Welling stated that he believed a policy should be made and then stick to whatever is decided. Director Garretson asked for council committment of a more specific nature for Sea= view and Sierra Parks, as required by the IAC. Councilwoman Shippen requested this, and Mayor Harrison agreed that he would make a firm council committment listing the in -kind labor, etc. for the IAC application follow-up. REPORT ON BOY'S CLUB FIELDMOUSE John Harter; Director of the Boy's Club, told council that they now had approximately 500 members, and were growing rapidly. He explained the recreational facilities offered and the open door policy of the club. He then spoke of the need for work to be done inside the building, and the use of the building by other groups. M,A.A. Ron Whaley reported on his -investigation of the building. He noted that this had been a W.P.A. project in 1937, and the building classified as temporary. In 1965 the City leased the building from Edmonds School District on a year to year basis, and this had continued to the present time. In 1969 a letter was sent from the Mayor to Wade Adams of the Boy's Club for their exclusive use of the building; that they would pay a proportionate share for maintenance and upkeep costs, etc. Also that the preschool and Arts Festival have limited use of the facilities., The rental was set at $360 per year, UGN funded. However, because of lack of funds, the Boy's Club has not maintained the building in a satisfactory manner. Neither has the city been able to maintain it adequately, but has spent morerand more each year than has been -realized from rental. M:A.A. Whaley recommended that -the minimum amount of work, estimated to cost $2368, be done for repair and the building phased outc.over the next year or so. He noted that this expenditure had not been anticipated for the 1974 budget. He also noted that the School District would not participate, but would rather -tear the building down. M.A.A. Whaley then recommended spending the above amount, funded from Dept. 31 and the Boy's Club would help maintain the premises. Mayor Harrison said that this could be done by city forces and without further council • action. REPORT ON DRIFTWOOD PLAYHOUSE M.A.A. Ron Whaley reported that in June of 1968 the municipal lease -lease -back agree- ment was signed with the Driftwood Players. He then pointed out several sections in the lease agreement, namely sections 11, 16 and 17, stating return of the property to the city, liability of the city, and repairs and maintenance. Mr. Whaley noted that the city council, at its work meeting of May 6, 1969, said that the city would, obtain some material, and put this on the parking lot to improve it. This was done, and it was then the intention that Driftwood would then complete the gravel surfaced parking lot and mark off stalls. He mentioned that there was lack of adequate main- tenance by Driftwood as well as unauthorized work done in some areas. In June 1973 the Fire and the State Electrical Inspector brought to light specific items of neglect. The Building Maintenance Dept. reported in June of 1973 on 15 items for necessary maintenance. Mr. Whaley had then written to Mr. McNeil regarding the Playhouse and calling attention to the obligations in the Agreement and indicating the areas needing attention. Mr..McNeil and Wade James met with Mr. Whaley and said they would go back and attend to these matters. However, he never heard from them again. On January 21, 1974, the Dept. of Labor and Industries state.electrical inspector again went to the Playhouse and it was the opinion that a yearly inspection be made of the premises and that unqualified electrical work had been done and a licensed;, bonded electrical contractor should be hired to do this work. M.A.A. Whaley stated that he was concerned that the structure is not maintained in a proper manner for public safety, and that without proper maintenance it might not be 0 • here 20 years from now. He noted.that the city had appropriated $400 to the Drift- wood Playhouse in.the 1974 budget to help with these problems, and he questioned the attitude and cooperation of the Driftwood people. Wade James stated that the Players had entered into a.maintenance agreement with Paul Roy to do the work. They had budgeted $100 per month to pay for this. He noted that it was a matter of opinion on the public safety issue and felt some -of the complaints were nitpicking. He -ad- vised that hopefully they could take care of the housekeeping items on the list, as a regular -program was underway now, but it would probably take 6 to 8 months to get all these items taken care of. Mayor Harrison said he was glad to see this underway and the City would make an inspection in 3 to 4 months to check on the progress. Paul Roy, 844 Alder, stated he had built the building and the'structure itself was soundly completed although there were some problems, but he nevertheless felt some items were.being overdone on emphasis. Councilwoman Shippen said the Driftwood Theatre was an asset to the City; that she had been given many hours of pleasure attending the performances; and that she hoped Driftwood would be cooperative, as she had been the one to ask council to consider helping them'with funds from the 1974 budget. Building OfficiAl Harry Whitcutt•told council that'if the parking lot were gravelled and the parking layout completed, it would be acceptable. Councilman Welling said he felt the electrical problems seemed to be serious ones and some program should be undertaken to take care of these items first. Wade James answered that he was not aware of electrical problems as some have been taken care of already, and there do not seem to be any serious problems now.. He said he would be happy to go over the premises with the state electrical inspector. Fire Chief Jack'Cooper advised the • council that there was a serious problem when due to improper housekeeping and in- adequate exiting, there could be loss of life in an emergency. Mayor Harrison stated that the City would make an inspection of the premises after a three month period to see if adequate measures have been taken. REPORT ON STORM WATER PROBLEM - VICINITY WALNUT WEST OF 7TH. EAST OF 6TH City Engineer Leif Larson reported that in 1965 the city comprehensive storm drain- age plan was adopted, and that at this point in time it seemed to be,outmoded and should be re-evaluated. This specific problem area is a spring area,.and tests have been made to determine what procedure could be followed to alleviate the condition. It has been determined that the existing -storm and sanitary sewers are not exfilt rating'into.the subject area. Therefore, Engineer Larson recommended that a storm sewer be installed from Alder Street to the alley to provide for surface drainage and some.subsurface drainage at an estimated cost of $1,000. Study would continue on,the underground water problem. Mr. William Gear, a property owner in the area in question, stated that this would not solve the entire problem, but it was a big step in,the right direction. INTERIM REPORT FROM ENGINEER ON LAKE BALLINGER STORM WATER DRAINAGE Engineer Larson reported that Lake Ballinger takes all storm water runoff from the area and '.has increased with urbanization. He stated that the Snohomish County Engineering Department is making a survey of this and upon completion, he will come back to council with a report on their findings. Engineer Larson spoke of the coliform counts and analysis and advised regarding the other agency reports on the area. When too many nutrients are fed into the lake water itsupports more algae, • and the agencies recommend that Lake Ballinger requires continued study to protect it. Engineer Larson suggested that continuous street sweeping and cleaning of catchbasins to protect the drainage waters into the lake would help to reduce the contimination. He recommended that a study might be made to see if a certain per- centage of the sewer utility charge could be used for this purpose. He then recom- mended a continued follow-up with a report in 60 days of progress in the matter. REPORT ON BIDS FOR AID CAR Fire Chief Jack Cooper reported that bids had been opened on January 25 by the City Clerk for an Aid Car unit. Bids had been received from GMC Truck and Coach Division, SeaTac Ford Truck Sales, Inc., Chef's Campers, Inc., Ray Industries, Inc., Franz Ridgeway Distributors, and Superior Northwest Coach, Inc. Bids had been submitted on Section I for basic bid for van; Section II, conversion of van; Section III for cbmplete unit; and Special Bid on unit available immediately. After reviewing the bids, Chief Cooper recommended acceptance of Superior Northwest Coach, Inc. bid in the amount of $14,248.88, including tax, for Section III with no deviations from the specifications and a 60 day delivery date. There followed discussion on cost of the original aid unit as compared to this new unit; the extra items in the specs that were not items on the old aid car; and the problem with the insurance collection in regard to the totally damaged van. Chief Cooper advised that some citizens had in the past contributed money to the Fire Dept. for the Aid Unit; that this had been placed in the Pioneer First Federal Savings & Loan and with interest had some $3,000 available from these donations, and that this could be used to help finance the new Aid Car. Councilman Nelson 0 n u questioned the new set of specifications being different from the old in requirements for the unit. It was explained that cabinets had been added to the specs as well as hot water unit, which was felt to be of importance in adequately administering aid to victims in many situations. Chief Cooper advised that the City Attorney would become involved with the insurance company in regrad to the old vehicle. He felt a figure of $10,000 would.be a fair settlement on the damaged aid unit. On the question of funding for the new unit, Chief*Cooper stated that some changes in. priorities would have to be made by council., Councilman Nelson said he was.not aware of"the need for some of.the additional items, and.what would the legal requirements be. Chet Bennett, in the audience, told council that this unit was necessary, very worthwhile, .and an important item for the city; that its job was.saving lives; and that if the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief felt the need for these additional items, it was fine with him, as he would not be.qualified to decide on the specific needs. M.A.A..Whaley.suggested that this problem be deferred to the next week council meeting for re -analyzing of priorities and funding. Mayor Harrison said he felt.the need for a sophisticated unit for the city, and would recommend committing ourselves to purchase of the vehicle and determine how to fund it at .our leisure. Following some further discussion,. a motion was made by Councilman.Welling, seconded by Councilman•Nordquist to accept the bid of Superior Northwest Coach, Inc. at a cost of $14,248.88,'including tax, for purchase of the Aid Unit under Section III of the specifications, and.the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract for..the vehicle. Motion carried. REPORT ON EXTENDED BIDS FOR OFFICE FURNITURE Mayor Harrison advised that no new office furniture bids have.been received, and specs would be ready next week when council will be.asked for authorization to call for bids. • DISCUSSION ON HAGER BUILDING - SECOND AND MAIN The Mayor explained that a letter from the attorney for.Harbor Construction had requested that their problem be heard before council tonight. Attorney Chester Bennett, in the audience, introduced Richard Kelleher, attorney for Harbor Construc- tion Company, who had asked Attorney Bennett to help look into this matter of height of the building and help present their case before council: He then introduced Doug Hager, owner of the Hager Building at Second and Main, and Bruce Beard, the president of Harbor Construction Company. Attorney Bennett gave a short summary of the history of the building on Second and Main, as well as mentioning the three other buildings being planned for. construction by the Harbor Company in the city., These buildings are the proposed Alaska Building, the -building at Laebugten Wharf, and the planned warehouse on Fifth South. Mr. Bennett stated that he had permission from the.people involved to suggest to council that the Alaska Building project and the one for Laebugten Wharf be -formally submitted on February 4 to the Amenities. Design Board for review on ideas on howw to create a situation compatible with the environ- mental needs of the city. He also recommended that the Hager Building matter be informally submitted to the Board to see what might be done to lessen the problem raised by some people in the community. Councilman Nelson questioned the drawings submitted by the architect, and•Mr. Beard explained that the Walton & Pomeroy drawings were the originals. However, there were subsequent mechanical drawings submitted to the city departments. City Planner Joe Wallis stated that the plans for this building seen by the Planning Dept. at no time showed the mechanical equipment on the roof. It was pointed out that the mechanical equipment had been started without a permit, but they received one when they were notified of this. Attorney Bennett said he was not suggesting lifting of • the moratorium, just bring these before the Amenities Design Board. Councilwoman Shippen raised the question of how many of these buildings in fact had permits and would be required to go before this Board. Mayor Harrison said he felt this was a fine proposal to submit three plans to the Amenities Board, and was confident that a solution would come out of this. Councilman Nelson suggested some sort of shield for the mechanical equipment on the Hager Building roof, and Bruce Beard advised that he had thought of a louvered screening. Councilman Nordquist stated that the City had tried to maintain an "old" type atmosphere, and what made Mr. Beard put this type of building here? Mr. Beard said his discussions with people and the attitude here made him feel that foot traffic was the thing most needed,,so the -best type of building would bean office building to create this, and clean, crisp, straight lines would be best. Ward Phillips said that the people were concerned with the changing image of this town, and -the Hager Building created a controversial issue in the city. From citizen in- put, he found no interest in metal warehouses such as the one.going up next to Crow Hardware, and what attitude would the Harbor Construction 'take on this. Mr. Beard answered that both owners of these metal buildings have the need of -space to fill, and he was confident that the tastes of the city could be fulfilled; that this was not a serious problem; and that the Design Board suggestions would.be taken into consideration. Mayor Harrison suggested a metal building.could be softened with overhang and with addition of windows and doors.. Paul Roy stated that beauty was in the eyes of the beholder, and some people like metal buildings. These -buildings as mentioned will.be reviewed by the Amenities.Design Board as pro- posed, and council took the matter under advisement. Ed Robinson thanked the council for the.position taken and stated that in the long run whatever is decided would be best for everyone concerned. 0 DISCUSSION ON BOAT LOFT, INC. Bill Karr, owner of Boat Loft, Inc. on Admiral Way had written Mayor and Council to request exclusion from the moratorium placed by council on building permit applica- tions. He stated that he recognized the legality of the situation, but had a specific proVII& and asked for relief. There followed discussion on the type of structure which Mr. Karr was planning to erect, and that it was indeed in keeping with the surrounding area, being exactly the same as the one already there on the property, and to be placed in back of,, -,.the present building. City Attorney Wallace advised that council was the only body which could grant an exception to the moratorium. Councilman Nelson suggested that Boat Loft, Inc. submit drawings, etc. and plans to the City Clerk before Friday.so that council could receive them in the mailing of the council packets and use this for guide- lines in order to decide on the request for exception next week. If Mr. Karr does this, council will give him an answer at the next meeting. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Boat Loft, Inc. be requested to bring in their design plans to submit to the City Clerk prior to Friday in order that council members might receive them for study and consideration for exception; and that the same apply.to Dewey Leyda if he will also submit his plans for review before next week. The motion carried. REVIEW OF PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Attorney John Wallace advised council that this must be reviewed by the state for conformity before council passage. He therefore suggested that they review -the • proposed ordinance for input at -the meeting next Tuesday and following this, the proposed ordinance will be sent to the state. 1 • 1 APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF APPEALS Mayor Harrison again placed the name of Wade James for appointment to the Board of Appeals. Councilman Nelson asked that his motion to delay be brought back to council for action on his original motion to confirm the appointment. Councilwoman Shippen said she had a question on the Sail Inn Tavern parking not being adequate and wished to have Mr. James comment on this, as well as on the parking spaces for the building on Main Street. Mr. James answered that he had leased the extra needed Spaces on Main Street from Bock; that it was a 5 year lease. Councilman Welling asked what happens to the lease after the five years. Mr. James explained that he would then be forced to find space within the required number of feet. He explained that the spaces at the Sail Inn Tavern were an oversight on his part and the city's. Harry Whitcutt stated that this was correct. Councilwoman Shippen then questioned Mr. James on how he would lean in regard to interpretation of the,city code. He answered that he would probably tend to be more liberal than some, and he felt strict adherence to building codes is folly for everyone. Harry Whitcutt told council that despite some differences of opinion between him and Mr. James, he nevertheless felt he would be an excellent member for the Board of Appeals. Councilman Nelson then asked that his motion, made and seconded at the last meeting, be acted upon. Councilman Anderson asked for the question, and a roll call vote showed Councilman Nelson voting in favor of confirmation, the four remaining members against, and the motion failed to carry. Councilman Welling noted that he recognized Wade James as a hard worker and substan- tial member of the community, but that he had a rather liberal attitude and was very honest about it, and that he felt a member of this -board should be someone who would adhere to the rules as set forth. Mayor Harrison then offered the name of Earl Morris for appointment to the Board. The Mayor stated that Mr. Morris had been a partner with Dan Miller for a number of years and did considerable work in this area. He also ran an antique shop in the location where the flower shop -is now. Mr. Morris lives in north Edmonds. There was council discussion, and the opinion seemed to be that it would be of advantage to be able to interview prior to confirming appointments to these Boards and Com- missions. It was then moved by Councilman Welling, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to consider the confirmation of the appointment of Earl Morris to the Board of Appeals'at next week's meeting, and send an invitation to Mr. Morris to appear before council at that time. Councilwoman Shippen stated that she agreed that it -was no longer sufficient for a person to be of good character and a good citizen, but that each should have the necessary qualifications -for serving on important Boards and Commissions. Mayor Harrison asked the City Clerk to see that the interview of Mr. Morris is placed first on next week's agenda. On call for the question, the motion carried. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES The City Clerk presented two claims for damages filed during the week., They were from C-K Color Labs, 550 Main, for damages and loss due to dirty water, and from Robert R. & Donna Johnson for backup of sewer from a line located on city property resulting in damage in,a house owned by them on 78th Place West. Council • • acknowledged receipt of these two claims and referred them to the City Clerk for processing. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Welling stated that he would like to see a review of the city's policy for insurance on equipment. There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P.M. o-lZ /U (,dL Py .tom -on ,. Irene Varney Mor , City Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor February 5, 1974 ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to,order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council members present except Nelson, who arrived at 7:50 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the council work meeting of January 29 had been posted, mailed and distributed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. • APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF APPEALS - INTERVIEW OF EARL MORRIS Earl Morris, architect, was interviewed by members of the council. Following this, a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Winters to confirm the appointment of Earl Morris to the Board of Appeals. Carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nordquist asked that the CDC Minutes indicate who was present at the meeting. Councilman Nordquist asked the Fire Chief if anything has been done with regard to the accident claim for the aid car. Chief Cooper answered that the file has been turned over to the City Attorney. Mr. Wallace said that he has just reviewed the file and he briefly explained what has taken place to date. Councilman Welling inquired about minutes of the Board of Appeals Meetings. Building Official Whitcutt stated that the Building'Department secretary takes these minutes. A motion was made by Councilman Welling and seconded by Council- woman Shippen that council request Building Department to furnish the council members with copies of the minutes from the Board -of Appeals Meetings. Carried. Mayor Harrison announced that the Capital Improvements Committee Meeting which had been scheduled for February 13th, has been changed to February 20th at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Gellert stated that he was absent from the last meeting of the Classification Review Committee, and that he would like to have minutes of that • meeting. M.A.A. Whaley said that he would provide these. Mayor Harrison said that the members of the Blue Ribbon Committee were anxious to get started and he asked that Councilman Nordquist set a date for the first meeting of that committee. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Jim Mueller asked if there would be a report on the Harbor Building. Attorney Wallace stated that at the last council meeting Chet Bennett had made a proposal on behalf of Harbor Construction Company, and that the council had indicated that they would like to considet that proposal. This proposal was an agreement to submit all three of the proposed buildings to be constructed by Harbor Construction to the Amenities Design Board for review. This was with the stipulation that the two new buildings, Laebugten Wharf and the Alaska Publishing Warehouse, would be subject to the new regulations that are proposed for the Amenities Design Board. Neither party would be bound by the Design Board's review as to the existing Harbor Building and either party would be free to pursue whatever course of action after that review by the Design Board as to the Harbor Building that they felt they should take. Following further discussion on this, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Anderson to request the representatives of Harbor Construction and the Hager Building to reduce their offer of January 29th to writing and then the city accepting the offer on that basis. This offer should be reduced to writing by the next council meeting. Motion carried. , HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLTUION ##425 Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #435, recommending amending Sec. •