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19750114 City Council Minutes220 • AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL REPRESENTATION FOR INDIGENT DEFENDANTS. Mayor Harrison announced that City Attorney, John Wallace, has negotiated with Stephen L. Conroy for supplemental representation for indigents in the event there is a conflict df interest with Jones*and:_Young, or if the defendant may for any reason reject the firm of Jones and Young. This service will be provided MOTION: at the same per case figure. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MR. CONROY. CARRIED. TRAFFIC: CONTROL ORDINANCES: 220TH7 EDMONDS WAY, 5TH AVENUE, 3RD AVENUE AND WALNUT STREET. City Engineer, Leif Larson, had provided a written statement setting forth the MOTION: background on the proposed ordinances. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO PASS ORDINANCE #1752, PROVIDING A MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON PORTIONS OF 220TH STREET S. W. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO PASS ORDINANCE #1753 REMOVING PARKING RESTRICTIONS FROM CERTAIN PORTIONS OF 5TH AVENUE SOUTH, 3RD AVENUE AND WALNUT STREET IN THE CITY OF EDMONDS. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PASS ORDINANCE #1754 PROHIBITING PARKING ON(ERTAIN PORTIONS OF FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH AND STATE ROUTE 104. MOTION CARRIED. SALARY ORDINANCE FOR 1975 M. A. A. Ron Whaley passed out copies of the proposed ordinance to the council. • He reviewed this for the council. Mayor Harrison noted that on the last page (page 3) they have listed the salary schedule for the exempt positions and that they all reflect an 11.2% cost -of -living increase with one exception. Councilman Nordquist said that he would not vote for this if page 3 is included as in years past the council had discussed these salaries in executive session. The Mayor said that there are some adjustments being made, which will be forthcoming within the next two weeks. Councilman Gellert pointed out that in Grade #7 on the exempt positions, the maximum figure is in error. It should be 1:1318 and not i $1380. It was pointed out that the figures indicated an 11.2% across the board MOTION: cost -of -living increase for all employees. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PASS ORDINANCE #1755, EXCLUDING SECTION #3; AND TO ADD "INCLUDING THE JUDGE PRO TEM" IN SECTION 2. MOTION CARRIED. It was decided to go into executive session this evening to discuss the exempt salaries. Jeanne Edwards, reporter for the Western Sun, asked if this would be a closed session. City Attorney, John Wallace, read from the Open Meeting Law and ruled that it would be a closed session. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES A Claim for Damages from Constance S. Leslie was received and acknowledged by the council. This was referred to the City Clerk for processing. There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P. M. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, ty Clerk H. H. HARRISON,,MMayor January 14, 1975 ROLL CALL 00 The regular work meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison in the Council Chambers at the Edmondd Civic Center at 7:45 P.M. with all council members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of January 7th had been posted, mailed and distributed. Councilman Clement stated that he would Ake to make an addition to his motion regarding the bid for fuel oil on page 5 as follows: "with future fluctuations in price as indicated by major tail suppliers, but in no case to include a margin . greater than 3.82(t per gallon." The minutes were then approved with the addition. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nordquist stated that he had been asked by Commissioner Forsgren to bring to the attention of the council that with respect to the Transportation Wmmittee, the funds have run out for paying Vic Sood's wages. Mr. Sood is the Coordinator for Sno-Tran. Councilman Nordquist said that they have applied for' Federal funding to pick up the wages, but those funds will not be available*for • at least three months. He said the County has gone on record as saying that they 22-1 will pay $1,000 per month, plus all the benefits. However, there is a $176 margin each month, and they have requested that Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds and MOTION: Lynnwood each pick up the $176 for.one honth. COUNCILMAN.ANDERSON.-MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT THE CITY UNDERTAKE THIS OBLIGATION FOR THE FIGURE SPECIFIED ($176). MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Nordquist asked if the council wanted to take any action on page 3 of the Salary Ordinance which was discussed last week. He referred to a statement made by the Mayor that certain adjustments would be forthcoming within two weeks. Mayor Harrison pointed out that he referred to non-exempt positions, which is within the discretion of the administration. Councilman Gellert suggested that the staff look at page 137 and page 140 of the Budget with regard to the Street Fund Expenditures and reconcile the two. He said one has a figure for construction projects and the other has zero dollars for construction projects. Councilman Gellert then mentioned that on page 183 there is UAB Project #6 which shows a 1975 estimate of $26,000, which is for the 228th Street and 236th Street. He said it was his recollection that this was taken out of the budget. City Engineer, Leif Larson, said that it is his understanding that it will be taken out in the re -run in February. Councilman Gellert asked the City Engineer when we will be going out for bid on the water system construction. Mr. Larson replied that he wrote a memo today requesting a bid date. Councilman Welling asked for a progress report on the improvement at 212th and 76th Avenue West. City Engineer, Leif Larson, stated that they are still waiting • for the signal controller, which is supposed to arrive the last part of this month. Councilman Welling asked if we make any provisions in our contracts to hold the suppliers to their delivery dates. Mr. Larson said that we do, but sometimes they do run into difficulties in providing this part, and that., this is still subject to possible liquidated damages; although there may be mitigating circumstances due to the fact that there was a change order to provide Opticom after we awarded the contract. Councilman Anderson referred to a letter received from Chet Bennett regarding Mrs. Niel's property adjacent to the Public Works property. Mayor Harrison said that he personally thinks that we should not be thinking about expanding our city facilities in -that location. City Planner, Joe Wallis, said that at the time of the Space Needs Study, it was the ' consensus that there should be a'more centrally located Public Works'Area, particularly for the large equipment. He said that he cannot see any reasonable expansion of that MOTION: facility in the future. Following some discussion, COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO CONTACT THE PARTIES AND INDICATE THAT WE HAVE NO NEED FOR THE PROPERTY. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Anderson.announced.that Councilman Nordquist had been elected Chairman -of the`Snohomish County 'Health Board at the meeting held today. Councilwoman Shippen asked the Director of Public Works if a notice could be put on the back of the last water billing regarding legislative coffees being held in the area. Mayor Harrison announced that there will be a meeting of Snohomish County Cities and Towns at the Lake Ballinger Golf Course with Mountlake Terrace as the host. The meeting will be on January 23rd at 6:30 P.M. is CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Harrison stated that he was in receipt of a letter from the Department of Social and HeAlth Services. The Board of Certification for Water Works Operators announced that a Certificate of Competency was awarded to Lee Willeiksen as a Water Works Specialist #3. SELECTION" -OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilman Nordquist, the outgoing Mayor Pro Tem, stated that he would like to voice a note of appreciation for the opportunity to serve during this past year as Mayor Pro Tem. He said that it was a very enjoyable experience. Councilman Anderson said that he would like to nominate Councilman Gellert as Mayor Pro Tem. MOTION: HE THEN MADE A MOTION TO THAT EFFECT, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL JUDGE Mayor Harrison stated that he would entertain a motion to confirm the appointment MOTION: of Richard Thorpe as Edmonds Municipal Court Judge. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD THORPE AS MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS. Councilwoman Shippen and Councilwoman Bruns stated that they wish to abstain from voting for the confirmation as they are not reconciled to the fact that Edmonds.should have its own judicial system, and wished to point out that they certainly do not personally object to Mr. Thorpe. THE MOTION THEN CARRIED, WITH MRS. BRUNS AND MRS. SHIPPEN ABSTAINING. Mayor Harrison then administered the oath.of office to Mr. Thorpe. i 0 41 222 FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - GENERAL TELEPHONE CO. • MOTION: MOTION: City Attorney, John Wallace, stated that this item was on the agenda as a result of a council request to have representatives of the telephone company come to a work meeting and discuss the possibility of a franchise agreement. Mr. Vince Graham and two other persons affiliated with the General Telephone Company were present. Mr. Wallace stated that he has made his position known via a memo to the council, whereby it would appear that the city has the authority to require a franchise. He said there is one exception, however it has not yet been determined whether General Telephone qualifies within that exception. If they do not, then the city has the absolute right to require a franchise before they come upon the streets of the city. Mr. Wallace stated that he did not have anything to propose. He did point out that a letter had been received from General Telephone indicating that they did have plans to conduct a comprehensive undergrounding policy within the city over a period of 20 years; that letter was dated November 7, 1974 and copies had beencirculated to the council. Councilman Gellert explained his reasons for bringing this matter up for consideration. Councilwoman Shippen asked if it was part of the law that the city can require that a private utility make underground conversions at their own cost, and was this not what we are actually seeking, so that When the P.U.D. goes underground the General Telephone will do so at the same time at their own expense. Attorney Wallace replied that under a municipal improvement involving the use of the right-of-way where it would be necessary to remove or eliminate the above ground facilities it could be required. Mr. Graham explained that under the present rate procedure any costs incurred for undergrounding in Edmonds would be spread among all telephone company customers. Mrs. Shippen explained thatunder the agreement with the P.U.D., they will make available 2% of the revenues collected from Edmonds residents, for undergrounding. Mr�.Graham said that, in his opinion, they would fight a franchise agreement ifrthey were forced to spend the residents' portion of the money in that manner. Mayor Harrison indicated that it was his understanding that General Telephone had a certain amount of money budgeted toward undergrounding each year. Mr. Graham said that this is basically for new areas, or areas that they are re -enforcing, or replacing. Mr. Graham said it was his impression that the city could like to participate in the selection of areas to be undergrounded. He said, however, that our desires may not necessarily coincide with the capacity of their plant, which determines the selection of the areas to be undergroun.led. Whether to do underground, or stay in the air is purely an economic decision. Councilman Gellert asked the attorney how the city would proceed if an agreement cannot be reached with the telephone company. Mr. Wallace said that at the time the city would order a general improvement of a particular street which would include undergrounding, with the appropriate finding that the overhead utilities should be removed and made at that time by ordinance. Mr. Wallace pointed out that most recent franchise agreements require undergrounding at the expense of the franchisee. Mr. Graham thought we should try to straighten this out. Mr. Wallace stated that he could see no reason why General Telephone couldn't do the same thing as P.U.D. has done, as he felt that the telephone company must certainly be able to determine the revenues generated .from this city. Mr. Wallace thought that certainly some of these funds are earmarked for re -location or replacement, and he felt it was a legitimate city concern to be involved in what facilities will be replaced, because esthetics is a proper consideration. The General Telephone representative explained some of the work that they plan on doing within the next five years, which does include undergrounding, but that there would be virtually no cable removed from the air. It is, however, setting up the frame- work that will enable them to remove cable from Main Street within the five years. He,did say, however, that the esthetics does not generate revenue and produce the capital: Mr. Wallace asked Mr. Graham if a proposal such as the one with P.U.D. would be at all possible. He said that he could not answer that. Following some more discussion, it was decided to wait a week and see if the telephone company will give us a letter of intent to negotiate a franchise. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE AGENDA FOR NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT WITH THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE A LETTER OF INTENT AS TO THE POSITION OF THE GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY PRIOR TO THAT DATE. MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION REGARDING TRUCKS ON 196TH - TONNAGE AND SPEED Councilwoman Shippen stated that some time ago this was discussed as trucks create a bottleneck on 196th. She said that the council wanted to wait until the freeway work was completed. This work is nearly completed and it is possible for trucks to get in and out of Edmonds more easily. City Engineer, Leif Larson, said that his suggestion would be to make Route 104 a truck route, and that this is also the best grade. He said that tonnage is hard to control. There was discussion on minimum speed. Councilwoman Shippen said that in Sequim there is a sign stating that if more than four cars pile up behind you, that you must pull over and let them pass. She thought this might be a solution to the problem on 196th. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH APPROPRIATE ADVICE FROM THE CITY ENGINEER, TO DRAW AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING STATE ROUTE 104 AS A TRUCK ROUTE IN AND OUT OF EDMONDS; AND THAT ROUTE 524 BE SO DESIGNATED AS PROHIBITING THROUGH TRUCKS,. Councilman Anderson stated that once the ordinance is passed it can be transmitted to the State Highway Department with a request for appropriate signing. MOTION CARRIED. 1 1 7 • 11 0 • 223 DISCUSSION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROPOSAL 1 • MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: Fire Chief, Jack F. Cooper, who is also chairman of the Affirmative Action Committee presented the Affirmative Action Plan for the City of Edmonds to the Mayor and council. He reviewed it briefly for the council. He made:".the following recommendations: that the'plan be adopted within 30 days; that the plan be implemented within 30 days of adoption; that a full time person be appointed EEO Officer and to advise the Edmonds.Civil Service Commission of its adoption and to pass a resolution instructing the Commission to follow those parts -of the plan relating to hiring, testing, etc. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO ACCEPT WITH APPRECIATION THE REPORT FROM THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE AND SET THIS FOR DISCUSSION ON JANUARY 28TH. MOTION CARRIED. REVIEW OF MUNICIPAL PARKING, INCLUDING WATERFRONT PARKING & PARKING LOT DEVELOPMENT ESTIMATE City Planner, Joe Wallis, presented some printed material to the council and Mayor regarding this matter. He then projected a sketch on the screen showing the proposed waterfront parking plan. This was submitted as an addition to the report made some time ago. Mr. Wallis also displayed a sketch of the proposed parking lot in the vicinity of James Street between 2nd and 3rd. The preliminary cost estimate for that parking lot was also presented. This also included the acquisition cost. Various methods of financing were discussed. Councilman Gellert stated that he would like to proceed to the next step and draft an ordinance. Councilwoman Shippen said that she would like the Kirkland ordinance considered. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY UJUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A FIRST DRAFT OF A PARKING ORDINANCE: Councilwoman Shippen asked that this be heard on the 28th of January. MOTION CARRIED. APEX GARBAGE - RATE INCREASE REQUEST M.A.A. Ron Whaley.briefed the council on this item stating that Apex has made a written request for a rate increase. Mr. George Solomon was present representing Apex, and answered questions. Councilman Anderson said that he would like to have a Profit and Loss Statement and Mr. Solomon said that this could be provided within two weeks., Councilman Gellert said that.he would like to have some assurance that it would be at least one year before there would be another request for increase. Councilman Gellert notified the Mayor and wished to go on record to say that the company for whom he works for is discussing the possible sale of equipment to the parent company of Apex Garbage. The attorney advised him that he can still participate and vote. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM UNTIL JANUARY 28TH. Councilman Anderson said that they will pass on to Mr. Whaley the information which they desire to have from Apex and Mr. Whaley will then forward this request to Apex. THE MOTION WAS THEN VOTED UPON AND CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR LIQUID CHLORINE Mayor Harrison stated that this will be a joint bid with Lynnwood and Alderwood MOTION: Water District. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY.COUNCILMAN WELLING TO SET JANUARY 30TH AT 2:00 P. M. for bid opening. MOTION CARRIED. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. • IRENE ARNEY MORAN,.CiYy Clerk 1 January 21, 1975 R(1T.T. (AT.T. H. H. HARRISON, Mayor The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds Civic Center, with all council members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the work meeting of January 14th had been posted, mailed and distributed. City -Planner, Joe Wallis, noted that on Page 4, Paragraph 3, Line 3, it should read "waterfront parking inventory", rather than waterfront parking plan. The minutes were then approved with this notation. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Mayor Harrison asked that the item on the January 28th extended agenda with ' regard to a parking ordinance be deleted and placed on the agenda for February 4th, as there has not been sufficient time to prepare the ordinance. 0