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Mr. Al Bowes, 1031 - 12th Avenue North, was in the audience and asked if
something could be done to get the garbage companies to start their work
day no earlier than 7:00 A.M., so that residents will not be disturbed at
an earlier hour. The City Attorney stated that he was not aware of whether
or not the city has jurisdiction in this matter. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A MEMO
TO THE COUNCIL TELLING THEM WHAT THEY CAN AND CANNOT DO AS FAR AS GARBAGE
COLLECTION STARTING TIME. MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, ity Clerk
February 4, 1975
ROLL CALL
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, except Gellert.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of January 28th had been posted, mailed and distributed;
and with no Emissions, nor corrections, they were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist said that he would like to have a discussion regarding
evaluation of certain exempt positions for salary increases and set some
guidelines for next year. It was decided to place this on the agenda for
the 18th of February.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #463 - GENERAL 'FENCE REQUIREMENTS
City Planner, Joe Wallis, stated.that this was brought before the Planning
Commission at the request of the staff. Hearings were held in October, November
and December. He stated that P. C. Res #463 incorporates the Planning Commission
resolutions. He stated that the ordinance before the council incorporates these
recommendations, except for some minor changes in language. Mr. Wallis
recommended adoption of the proposed ordinance. He read the requirements directly
from the proposed ordinance. Councilman Nordquist asked if this now meant that
you could construct a fence up to six feet in height in the front of the house.
Mr. Wallis said that this can bedone, if it does not constitute a hazard to,
adjoining properties or public right-of-way. Mayor'Harrison commented that he
thought this adds to the character of the town and improves properties to be
able to enclose them and create some privacy. It was mentioned that there were
three "no" votes on this matter during the Planning Commission hearing. Tom
Carns, a member of -the Commission, was present in the audience and explained
that the basis for the negative vote was that they thought a 61" fence should be
allowed without a review process. Councilman Nordquist asked what would happen
if you have a corner property and want to enclose the rear yard with a solid
fence. Mr. Wallis said that there would be a review for the intersection
situation and the driveway condition, but he was sure there would be no hazardous
situation created. Mayor Harrison then opened the hearing, however no one
wished to speak and the hearing was closed. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PASS ORDINANCE 41760. MOTION CARRIED WITH
COUNCILMAN WELLING VOTING AGAINST.
FINAL PLAT - ELM VIEW ADDITION, DIVISION "C"
City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported on this item, stating that it was originally
submitted on the basis of division. He presented maps to the Mayor and council
and placed one ot! the bulletin board. He pointed out the location of Divisions
A, B and C. He said that it conforms to the original plat proposal and that
they put up a guarantee for the completion of the unpaved portion of the street.
Mr. Larson said that they have done the utilities and conformed to the engineering
requirements. City Planner, Joe Wallis, reported that he had reviewed the
minutes of the Planning Commission and the City Council on the preliminary
reviews, and they have met the conditions established (there were tree cutting
restrictions). Mr. Wallis said that there is a question about access to Lot 12,
however there is an interim access provided on Lot 11 and there is still adequate
area in Lot 11 with that access available. Councilman Nordquist asked who
the developer is and Mr. Larson replied that it is Tom Belt.
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON-THAT BASED UPON
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNER AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY'ENGINEER,
HE WOULD APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF ELM VIEW ADDITION, DIVISION "C". MOTION CARRIED.
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AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN LANDSCAPING AGREEMENT WITH STATE FOR SR 104-ISLANDS.
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City Engineer, Leif Larson, stated that he had sent the council members a copy
of the proposed agreement. He stated that the agreement has been re -done by
the City Attorney in order to protect the interests of the city. Mr. Larson
pointed out that the islands referred to are those that you see on Edmonds Way
to the west of Westgate and to Paradise Lane. He said that this makes a total
of about 600' of planting. He said that this was petitioned for by the abutting
property owners and the concept was put before the Amenities Design Board and
they concurred in the concept. The Maintenance Section of the Public Works
Department and Mr. Keith Goldsmith have looked at the planting plan and they
agree with the proposed type of planting. Mr. Larson said that he would recommend
that the Mayor be authorized to ign the agreement with the reservation that
the planting plan be shown to the Amenities Design Board, even though Mr. Goldsmith
has given it a preliminary review. Mr. Goldsmith did recommend that the
planting islands be raised one foot, so that there would be proper
drainage. In answer to questions from the council, Mr. Larson said that this
will be a low maintenance type planting which would only require periodic weeding
or cutting back and that there would not be an irrigation system. Councilwoman
Shippen mentioned to the City Attorney that she was interested in Section 3
which states that there is to be an inspection meeting to be held by the city
with the State. She said it does not say anywhere that the State will agree
to make the changes which the city finds necessary. She thought that should be
included in Section 3. There was general discussion on installation of the
plant materials, etc. City Engineer, Leif Larson, said that perhaps the
acceptance should be subject to conformance to the plan and to the specified
plant materials. Councilwoman Shippen asked who would be the city's-inspection
team. She said that she would suggest the Amenities Design Board as they have
a qualified landscaper on the Board. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, SUBJECT
TO THE QUALIFICATIONS THAT THE STATE COMPLY WITH ITS OWN STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ROUTE #104 AS TRUCK ROUTE AND PROHIBITING THROUGH
TRUCKS.ON ROUTE #524.
City Engineer, Leif Larson, requested continuation of this item until February 18.
He said that when you designate a truck route you must be sure that there are
adequate ways and means -for getting to the truck route. He said that he would
like to be sure that it is all laid out and clarified before the resolution
MOTION: is passed. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO
POSTPONE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE 18TH OF FEBRUARY. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON CHLORINE BIDS
Herb Gilbo, Director of Public Works, reported that bids were opened by the
City Clerk on January 30, 1975 for the 1975 liquid chlorine requirements for
the City of Edmonds, City of Lynnwood and the Alderwood Water District.
Advertising was authorized by the council at their meeting of January 14th.
In addition to the advertisements, letters of invitation were sent to three
suppliers, Jones Chemicals, Pennwalt Corporation and VanWaters & Rogers.
Mr. Gilbo stated that bid prices were submitted on both one -ton containers and
150 lb. containers. He said he felt that Option 2 for one -ton containers and
bid for 150 lb. containers submitted by Jones Chemical, would be the most
advantageous. He then reviewed the bids, which were as follows:
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Jones Chemicals, Inc.
TON CONTAINERS:
1919 Marine View Drive
OPTION 1. $145/ton, fob Sellers's plant, Tacoma •
Tacoma, Washington 98422
OPTION 2. 6 ton deliveries to Edmonds @ $170/ton,
fob delivered by their truck. Free return of
empties via return haul.
2 ton deliveries to Lynnwood
@$194/ton, fob delivered by their truck. Free
return of empties via return haul.-
1 ton deliveries. to Alderwood
@$210/ton, fob delivered by their truck. Free
return of empties via return haul.
CYLINDERS: '
150# net, @$.23/lb. fob delivered. Freight on
empties to Seller's account.
Pennwalt Corporation
Chlorine in 1 ton containers net: $145/ton, fob
P. 0. Box 1297
Seller's plant. Buyer responsible for freight on
Tacoma, Washington 98401
empty and full containers.
Chlorine in 1504 net cylinders: $460/ton or $.23/lb.
Any quantity fob delivered including freight on
empty and full cylinders for Sellertt account.
VanWaters & Rogers
Unable to submit a bid.
P. 0. Box 3541
Terminal Annex
Seattle, Washington. 98124
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It was pointed out that there is a quarterly escalation clause with an escape
MOTION: clause in each quarter. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON
THAT BASED UPON.THE FIGURES PRESENTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PIMLIC WORKS, WE ACCEPT
THE BID OF JONES CHEMICALS, INC., 1919 MARINE,VIEW DRIVE, TACOMA, WASHINGTON:
WHICH IS STATED ON OUR BID SHEET AS OPTION #2, 6-TON DELIVERY AT $170/TON
FOB DELIVERED BY THEIR TRUCK: AND THAT WE ACCEPT THE QUARTERLY ESCALATION CLAUSE
WITH THE RIGHT FOR REFUSAL WITHIN EACH QUARTER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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PARKING ORDINANCE - 1ST DRAFT
Mayor Harrison introduced four members of the Parking Advisory Committee:
Sheryl Null, Larry Hubbard, Lyle Gustafson and Dave Larson. The Mayor presented
a rough draft of a proposed method of financing public off-street parking.
This method would establish six zones with a graduated assessment. The parcel
under consideration is between 2nd and 3rd and James Street and Main Street.
The area immediately adjacent to the improvement would be Zone 1 and would be
assessed 100%; Zone II - 80%; Zone III - 60%; Zone IV - 40%; Zone V - 20% and
Zone VI:- 10%. Mayor Harrison said that the L.I.D. would` -,be paid for from
those business properties that now have deficiencies in parking in relation
to the number of deficiencies and the distance from the improvement. He
suggested that perhaps one-half or two-thirds of the parking stalls would be
paid for by the L.I.D., and the balancetould be paid by the city temporarily,
and reimbursed to the city for those people who wish to buy parking requirements
for future improvements to their property. He offered this plan along with the
Kirkland plan for consideration.
Councilwoman Shippen asked if this particular area was selected for.urban design
reasons, or to provide adequate parking. The Mayor said it would be to supply
• needed parking, and for urban design. He said that it would probably be the
easiest site to negotiate at this time. Dave Larson asked for clarification of
the role of the Parking Committee. The Mayor said that the plan he has submitted
is his own parking plan and that he and the council would like the business
community to participate with the city in developing a parking plan for the City..
Mayor Harrison stated that any comments or suggestions for an alternate would,
be welcome. Mr. Larson stated that when there were hearings on parking last
year, there was a policy that we would not dispossess anyone from an owner
occupied residence. Mayor Harrison said that we still feel this way. City
Planner, Joe Wallis, stated that this was adopted as part of the parking policy.
Mr. Larson asked that the Parking Study Committee be furnished with copies of
the adopted policy, maps of other suggested sites, the Kirkland Plan, and any
Ether available information. Councilwoman Shippen said that it was quite
important to decide whether we will concentrate on urban design or parking
deficiencies. She said that the James Street property would be primarily related
to improved urban design of the city, because it is farthest away from the
businesses with the greatest parking deficiency. She said the Marvin Smith
property would probably best serve the parking deficiency requirements. This
would have very little urban design impact, unless there might be some intereet
in a mall.
Mr. Larson mentioned the study that the University of Washington students had
done, and their suggestion for a pedestrian walkway to the waterfront. He
asked if this concept would be adopted in principle. The Mayor and Councilman
Anderson said that theyvere very favorably impressed with that concept.
Councilwoman Shippen commented that she would like to have many more suggestions
regarding solutions to the parking problem. There was more general discussion
on how to proceed with the study, with the City Planner giving the audience
a brief report on the Kirkland Plan and a suggestion from Tom Carns that business
• license fees could be earmarked for parking. It was decided that the Committee
would meet with the council again on the 25th of February, and that the Committee
would have a meeting with the staff sometime prior to that date.
SET DATES FOR HEARING ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON.-TO SET PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION #460, GROUP HOMES IN RM DISTRICT FOR HEARING ON THE
18TH OF FEBRUARY. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORD'CfUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO SET PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION #461, DEFINITION OF FAMILY, FOR HEARING ON THE 18TH OF
FEBRUARY. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO SET PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION #462, SOCIAL REHABILITATION CENTERS, FOR HEARING ON THE
18TH OF FEBRUARY. MOTION CARRIED.
REGIONAL GRANT SYSTEM FOR URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION
M. A. A. Ron Whaley, reported on a meeting,he had attended last week called by
the Governor. The purpose of the meeting was to inform local officials about
the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1974, and to offer guidance for the ultimate
designation of recipients for these funds. Mr. Whaley submitted a written
report to the Mayoroand council indicating the boundaries and suggestions that
had been made by the attending jurisdictions. There was no consensus on
designation of a recipient, so the group advised the Governor's Office that
it would be worked out and a reply would be forthcoming prior to March 1.
Mr. Whaley advised that the local governmental units will meet on the 6th of
February for the purpose of designating a recipient. There was general discussion)
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and Councilman Nordquist suggested that we proceed with the program the council
approved about two years ago; and that Mr. Whaley act as the agent for the
MOTION: city in arriving at a designee. COUNCILMAN AIDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT WE INDICATE OUR CHOICE OF.DESIGNEE FOR THESE FUNDS
BE KING COUNTY METRO. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned
at 9:30 P. M.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN City Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
February 11, 1975
ROLL CALL
The regular work 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 meeting of February 4, 1975 had been posted, mailed and
distributed, and with no dmissions, nor corrections, they were approved as written.
Herb Gilbo, Director of Public Works, wanted to point out that with regard to •
the acceptance of the liquid chlorine bid, Option 42.also included "Cylinders,
150# net, @ $.23/lb FOB Yost Park Pool".
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilwoman Shippen distributed copies of the City of Everett ordinance which
established their Civic Arts Commission. She said that Edmonds lacks any real
information and guidance in this area, and she would like to have comments from
other council members with respect to their thoughts about establishing such a
commission in Edmonds.
Councilwoman Shippen asked Mr. Whaley whether we had received a request for a
CETA position at the Snoline YMCA, and whether we had responded to that request.
Mr. Whaley said that they made a request for two positions and also made an
identical request via the County office. However, about 10 days ago the County
froze all action an any position funding, but yesterday afternoon released that
and gave him a preliminary figure for funds available to the City.
Councilman Gellert stated that he had received a draft resolution for the under -
grounding from the Snohomish County P.U.D. staff. He gave copies to the Mayor
and council and suggested that thisrmtter be placed on the agenda for next week
so that some formal action can be taken, and asked that the City Attorney look
into'the legal aspects.
Councilman Gellert mentioned that the council had received a communication from
Officers Estes and Aksdal regarding withdrawal from Social Security. Councilman
Gellert said he would like a group of employees, not connected with the Police or
Fire Departments, to look into this. He said he would like to see what conclusions
they come to inde_..pendently. Councilman. Anderson thought the facts should be •
presented to the employees by someone who has nothing to sell. Mr. Whaley asked
for an indication from the council as to their thoughts'on this matter. Councilman
Clement said that he would like to have some formalized process whereby a
committee of employees is set up to study and research the matter and then present
this to the other employees, and collect their opinions. Mr. Whaley indicated
that this will be done. Councilman Welling stated that he would like to have the
presentation made to the council so that they also would have a basis for an
intelligent decision.
Councilwoman Bruns asked if the council could sit around the table on the
main floor of the council chambers, as it lends itself to better discussions.
Councilwoman Bruns asked about the meeting on February 6th regarding transit
funds. Mr. Whaley stated that no unanimous decision was reached. Mrs. Bruns
mentioned that the newspaper account indicated that_SnoTran would be a co -recipient
with Metro. Mr. Whaley said that the final recommendation will be up to the
Puget Sound Governmental Conference and the final determination will be made by
the Governor's Office. Mr. Whaley had submitted a written report dated the 7th
of February, which summarized the discussions at themeeting of the 6th between
the local jurisdictions regarding the Mass Transportation Block Grant Program.
Mr. Whaley pointed out that there will be a meeting on the 13th of February,
when PSGC, acting as the Metropolitan Planning Organization, will make
recommendations to -the Governor's Office regarding designation of recipients.
Councilman Gellert said that he had been advised that if we desire to have
SR 524 in the City of Edmonds removed from the State Highway Roster, we should
take action very soon. Councilwoman Shippen suggested putting this consideration
on the agenda for next week. City Engineer, Leif Larson, said this would be
quite appropriate as the truck route designation is also on the..agenda for this
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