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19740625 City Council Minutes148 June 25, 1974 n LJ MOTION: MOTION: ROLL CALL The Edmonds City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor..Harve Harrison at 7:30 p.m. with all council members present, except Winters. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Nelson stated that the type of bus referred to in the first paragraph under Council Participation is Volvo. Councilman Nelson then mentioned his "no" vote with regard to group.,,homes for the care of dependent children, on page 4, next to last paragraph. He said that for the record, the "no" was because he thought a city position should be expressed on group homes for all land use.zones within the city. He said, however, that the following motion in effect took care of that. He said that on page 5, under Sidewalks Along Fifth Avenue, the gentlemen referred to was Glenn Hill. The minutes had been posted, mailed and distributed and with the above corrections, they were approved. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilwoman Shippen stated that she had attended the Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting last evening, and she had been asked to request the council for a maximum of $150.00 through the Contingency Fund in order to retain secretarial help to prepare trans- criptions of the tapes.of the meetings. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL NELSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF NO MORE THAN $150 FOR SECRETARIAL HELP TO THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE. There was some discussion, during which the possible destruction of the tapes was brought up. Councilman Gellert said that he thought that they should become city property and'that we should not pay for the transcription of records that are to be destroyed. HE, THEREFORE MADE A MOTION SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NELSON THAT THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE TAPES SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY AS PART OF THE OFFICIAL RECORD. THIS AMENDMENT WAS VOTED UPON AND CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN WELLING VOTING "NO". THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, THEN CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN WELLING VOTING "NO". Councilwoman Shippen said that she had noted that three businesses have moved some of their products and equipment out onto Main Street and Fifth. She asked if Invasion of Right -of -Way Permits had been issued. City Engineer Larson answered that they have not been issued as yet. He said that he would contact them in this regard, and report back. Councilman Nelson said that he would like to urge the members of the council who have not already done so, to view the activities of the Housing Listening Post. He said that he has a resolution that he would like to pose to the council with regard to encouraging the State to continue this program. He said he would like to do this by the middle of July after everyone has visited the facility. . 1 Councilman Gellert said that he would like to commend the staff of the recent Edmonds Art Festival, and that he was pleased with the new location for the PQTION: Festival. Sending a resolution of commendation was discussed. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THAT WE SEND A RESOLUTION.TO THE EDMONDS ART FESTIVAL COMMITTEE COMMENDING THEM ON A VERY EXCELLENT ART FESTIVAL THIS • YEAR. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Welling noted that John Rutter, the newly appointed Superior Court MOTION: Judge, was in the audience. HE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NELSON, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL EXTEND TO MR. RUTTER THEIR BEST WISHES FOR GOOD LUCK IN THIS VENTURE. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Nelson asked the staff if any problems had arisen during the Art Festival. Polic Chief, Marlo Foster, said that he visited the Festival twice and had spoken to the staff. He said he had nothing but favorable comment. Councilman Welling said he had noted quite a number of uniformed policemen on duty the first night of the Festival. Chief Foster stated -that the Festival Committee had contracted with the Police Officer's Association to supply a certain number of officers, as the department was unable to staff and support this function with on -duty people. Councilman Nordquist mentioned that.he had a concern regarding the Sno-King Manpower Consortium. He said we -do have a vote in this organization through.the Mayor. He asked if we are being represented, or if this vote had been delegated to someone else. Mayor Harrison answered "no". Tom Miller, who was in the audience, said that the Comprehensive Employment Training Act distributes revenue sharing money with specific allocations to public employment and training activities. The Sno-King Consortium will be.the recipient of about ten and one-half million dollars. Mr. Miller said that they are concerned about how these monies are going to be delegated to various types of activities and are most anxious that they have adequate representation to the Consortium and to the voting activity which will specifically allocate monies to various functions. Following more comments, Mayor Harrison said that'he'" would study the matter. 1 1 0 /. ff • Councilman Nordquist mentioned a letter which had been received from the Sno-King Ambulance Service. He suggest discussion of the matter at the July 9th work meeting. Mayor Harrison said that he is referring the matter to Fire Chief, Jack Cooper for a report. A letter will then be sent to the Sno-King Ambulance Service advising them when the matter will be considered. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION' Capt. Shields mentioned an article that had appeared in the newspaper which stated that 25% of subsidized housing.must be for the elderly.' Communities will be required to analyze their overall housing needs and present a comprehensive housing development plan for approval to the Department of Housing.and Urban Development. CORRESPONDENCE The Deputy City Clerk, Eleanor Quealey, read a letter from Robert E. Hoffman, 21223 - 82nd Place West, wherein he asked that 82nd Place West be paved. There was some discussion whether this street is scheduled for work. M.A.A. Ron Whaley said he would check and advise. The Deputy City Clerk then read a letter from Mrs. Rose M. Kay, 1231 - 169th Avenue N.E., Bellevue which stated that.she'was instrumental in having an ordinance -passed by the Bellevue City Council with regard to children under the age of eight being left in unattended cars. She stated that she would like to see this become a State Law and was" 'working toward that goal. She urged that the council consider passing such an ordinance in Edmonds. Councilman Anderson asked that.copies be sent.to Council. Councilman Nelson said he would like the City Attorney to examine the ordinance. • Mayor Harrison said.that he was in receipt of a letter from the Edmonds -South Snohomish County Historical Society, which calls to our attention that the,one year lease for use of the Carnegie Library Building is terminating June 30, 1974. They are paying a $1.00 fee to the City for the. lease of the building. They mentioned in their letter that they have catalogued some 300 artifacts, and that they have had over 3,500 people visit the museum in the past 10 months. They are seeking financial help from the city again. Last year the city paid the.heating, water, electrical MOTION: and insurance costs which amounted to $902.00, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT WE CONTINIE ON THE SAME BASIS AS LAST YEAR. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison.stated that the O'Brien Turkey House has applied for an AC Liquor MOTION: License. The Police Chief has investigated and recommended approval. -COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO APPROVE THE AC LICENSED•FOR O'BRIEN'S TURKEY HOUSE. MOTION CARRIED.' Mayor Harrison stated that he also had an application from Perry Palin for the Los Amigos Nh..xican Foods..for a Class A Liquor License in lieu of D.• The Police MOTION: Chief recommended approval. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO APPROVE THE CLASS A LICENSE FOR LOS AMIGOS. MOTION CARRIED. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICY DEVELOPMENT',P'RQGR.am . . Mayor Harrison stated that this proposal needs a little more refinement and will be presented next week. REPORT: ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 13 ON SIGNALIZATION AT 76th & 212th • City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that bids were opened on June 13, 1974 for the traffic signalization at 76th and 212th by the City Clerk. The bid open' was attended by the City Clerk, the -City Engineer and the Consulting Engineer. Four bids were received, and were as follows: Signal Electric $38,273.50 General Service Electric 389800.00 Holert Electric 48,444.25 Olson Electric 49,764.50 Mr. Larson recommended that the contract be awarded to.the low bidder, Signal Electric in the amount of the basic bid, which was $38,273.50. The Engineer's estimate was $42,206.50. Mr. Larson pointed out that sales tax was not included in the $38,273.50. MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT•MOVED THAT WE ACCEPT THE ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER, SIGNAL ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,273.50, PLUS STATE SALES TAX. THE MOTIONt-WAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST AND CARRIED. There was some discussion, and Engineer Larson said that this would come out of 1/2(t Gas Tax money. Mr. Bob Gustayson, who was in the audience, stated that the lane arrangement going north on 7effi:near this intersection is confusing. He wondered if overhead signs could be put up.to indicate.. proper direction to drivers. Mr. Larson said that this could be.investigated in connection with .this new signalization. REPORT FROM ENGINEER ON OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported.that during a hearing on the vacation of-180th Street S. W., the question.of the alignment of Olympic View Drive was discussed. He stated again, that the Snohomish County Park and Recreation -Department did not recommend vacation of 18Qth pending development of park plans if and when they occur. 0 150 • Mr. Larson displayed two drawings indicating a proposed alignment of the road based upon the type of work that they propose doing with the limited 19 Gas Tax money, and staying within the existing right-of-way. The other map showed rJhat would happen if you try to straighten the road. This plan would go into the right-of-way and possibly into the park. Mr. Larson.did not recommend that this plan be considered at this time; and he also recommended against vacation of 180th. Mr. Bob Gustayson said that the curve on 85th would still be too sharp. Attorney Murphy asked Mr. Gustayson if he had any idea whether the people on Olympic View Drive would be willing to participate in an L.I.D., as it would be very expensive to try to straig�'ten the.road. Mr. Gustayson indicated that he had no definite ideas in .this regard. During further discussion, Engineer Larson stated that most of the accidents which have occurred on Olympic View Drive have been due to excessive speed. Mr. Larson said he would recommend continuing study. He said they are working on the southern portion at the moment and would do nothing with this until the water lines are in. There was some discussion on the Fletcher property and the type of fill that had been used there. Mr. Larson said they -do not know what kind of foundation.is there; it could be unstable. Capt. Shield, -who -was in the audience, mentioned that he had talked to a.neighbor of the Fletchers, who had indicated that the property has been sold and that possibly a subdivision would be going in there. There was a motion to set a hearing date on the matter of the vacation.of 180th; however it was pointed out that a hearing had already been held and the matter had been referred to the Planning Commission and the Amenities Design Board. This was to be done in concert with engineering studies, and the engineer was to report.back.to.the council and that, no action be taken at that time (April 23, 1974). Planner Wallis stated that Planning Commission heard this matter.the first meeting of this month and that they had recommended against vacating 180th until such time as the design is completed on Olympic View Drive. Mr. Larson stated that there is nothing to take to the Amenities Design Board until MOTION: after final design. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WELLING AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT THE APPLICATION FOR THE VACATION OF 180TH S.W. BE DENIED. . Mayor Harrison had ruled the first motion out of order. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Gustayson asked if there would be further discussion on the straightening of Olympic View Drive. Mayor Harrison said that it would be in order to write a letter on the matter. CITY PLANNER TO BRIEF COUNCIL ON KIRKLAND ORDINANCE RE FINANCING OF PARKING AND ALSO DISCUSS MARVIN SMITH'S PROBLEM EXPRESSED AT JUNE 4 COUNCIL MEETING. City Planner, Joe Wallis, presented a written summary of the Kirkland Parking Ordinance to the council and staff. Included in the material was a map of Kirkland showing the various parking zones. He projected a transparency on the screen which showed the development class which was divided into three categories; new construc- tion, addition to existing structures and existing structures. Next was the compliance requirement, which is the percent of use requirement as applied under the ordinance and compliance methods. There was general discussion on the ordinance and how it might apply.to the City of Edmonds. Mayor Harrison read an article from a news- paper which was 12 years old and.told of an off-street parking proposal made at that time. He noted that the present proposal was quite similar. He pointed out that the major reason for the failure of that plan, was the assessing of private property owners. Mayor Harrison thought -we should continue to move on this matter and he would welcome any ideas as to method of financing. Mayor Harrison stated that he is of the opinion that the best method of finance is by L.I.D. and that it should be based only on deficiencies of business properties and distance from the improvement. He asked for action from the council. Councilwoman Shippen asked if locations could be discussed. It was suggested that this be discussed in exec- utive session following the July 9th,work meeting. Marvin Smith explained his problem to the council. He said one year ago the Ad Hoc Committee, in their report, suggested that certain areas be designated for • parking. One of the recommendations was that the city use his property. He now has a potential buyer for the property, but feels there is a "cloud" on his property. He requested some action be taken. A great deal of general discussion regarding parking took place, with comments from council, staff and audience. Councilman Nordquist made a motion that remove any"cloud" over Mr. Smith's property that would prevent him from entering into any sale of his property. The motion died MOTION: for lack of a second. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCIL- MAN GELLERT THAT THE CITY HAS NO IMMEDIATE OR FORSEEABLE INTEREST IN ACQUIRING THE MARVIN SMITH PROPERTY. FOLLOWING DISCUSSION, THE MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE LOCATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOLLOWING THE JULY 9TH WORK MEETING. City Planner; Joe Wallis, suggested that the staff be asked to make recommendations. Councilman Gellert asked that the agenda for that evening be limited. Following further disucssion, THE MOTION CARRIED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON UAB FUNDING OF 196TH PROJECT - 64TH TO 81ST City Engineer, Leif Larson, made reference to his memo of June 4th, in -which he indicated that Lynnwood and Edmonds had been unofficially advised that the UAB Trust Funds for this project would be reduced to $693,000in lieu of the $850,000 which was the estimated amount required for -the project. He said that meetings had been held to determine if there were any additional sources of funds from the State Highway Department, in view of the fact that 196th is a State Highway. Mr. Bogart indicated.that no additional.funds were available beyond the original contribution of $150,000.. Mr. Larson had submitted a written report to council wherein he suggested that we proceed with the present design, with the cities of Lynnwood and Edmonds increasing their participation for certain storm drainage items in the amounts of $52,000 and $48,000 respectively. He further asked for passage of a • 151 • condemnation resolution, a copy of which was also presented. General discussion. . followed with Capt. Shields suggesting the elimination of sidewalks and storm sewers in order to stay with the budget. Ed•Robinson stated that he could see no reason MOTION: to develop the street beyond 77th. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THAT WE INFORM THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OF OUR DESIRE TO WITHDRAW FROM THE 196TH UAB PROJECT AND LET IT TERMINATE AT 77TH, Councilman Nelson stated that it seemed inappropriate at this time to discontinue the proposed improvement when there are so many other things that are going to be contingent upon having 196th improved. He mentioned three items in this connection, ie. mass transportation, the traffic count indicates the improvement is needed, and that we would be helping the school district in making safe walkways for the children. Councilwoman Shippen stated that she thought stopping at 77th would allow us to get a total design later for the Edmonds portion of the road. THE MOTION WAS VOTED UPON AND CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN NELSON VOTING "NO". Mr. Larson.said that.the council should still pass the resolution for condemnation MOTION: in order to end 77th safely. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT'AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PASS RESOLUTION #306, WITH_THE WORDS "81ST AVENUE" STRICKEN, AND SUBSTITUTE 350' WEST OF 77TH". MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN VOTING AGAINST. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NELSON THAT MOTION: THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION FAILED TO CARRY. REPORT ON SIDEWALKS PROJECTS - LEGAL PROCEDURES, UNDERGROUNDING. ETC. MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM TO NEXT WEEK. MOTION CARRIED. U MOTION: STAFF REPORT ON SCHOOL BOARD REQUEST TO ANNEX WOODWAY HIGH & SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO CITY OF EDMONDS. Mr. John Rutter, attorney for the Edmonds School District, and Mr. Ken Davis, Principal of Woodway.High School, spoke regarding this matter. They said that it would be in the best interests of the students for them to come under the jurisdiction of the Edmonds Police Department. They have had problems with drugs, student disturbances, etc. It was pointed out that a substantial number of Woodway. High School students are Edmonds residents. Mayor Harrison stated that any area that comes into the city should be well defined. Attorney Murphy asked Mr. Rutter if the School District people would carry the petition. Mr. Rutter said they do have some plant facility people that could possibly do this sort of thing. Jodi O'Brien, President of the Sherwood Elementary P.T.A. stated that they were also interested in annexation to Edmonds for better policeprotection because the younger children were being accosted by older youths( older children were racing cars; there are many large dogs running free, etc. She said that the P.T.A. had discussed the problem of petition carriers, and she said there are -many volunteers who would carry the petitions. After discussion, a MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE STAFF TO ESTABLISH LOGICAL BOUNDARIES. MOTION CARRIED. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL BOY SCOUT CHICKEN BARBEQUE AT CITY PARK ON JULY•4TH MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NELSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL BOY SCOUT CHICKEN BARBEQUE IN THE CITY PARK. CARRIED. MOTION: n U 1 MOTION: 0 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NELSON TO ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. ELEANOR QUEAL , Deput ity Clerk July 2, 1974 PnT.T. rAT.T. HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Harve.Harrison. All council members were present except Nordquist. Council- man Anderson arrived at 7:50. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of,June 25 had been .posted mailed .and distributed, and with no omissions nor.corections, they were approved as written. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nelson stated that he had an opportunity to talk with a number of citizens regarding the council action last.week on the improvement of 196th-from 77th to,88th., and a.number of the citizens were concerned and would like to see the council reconsider that action and allow the citizens to participate in finding out some facts. COUNCILMAN NELSON THEN MOVED TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREP -ARE AN ORDINANCE FOR SU$114ITTAL TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO. PLACE ON THE SEPTEMBER BALLOT ISSUE OF IMPROVEMENT OF,a56TH FROM 77TH TO 88TH, ALSO KNOWN AS SR 524. Councilwoman Shippen suggested waiting for a full council before voting on something such as this,