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19750318 City Council Minutes• PARKING STUDY WITH PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MOTION: MOTION: City Planner, Joe Wallis, introduced this subject, and stated that the council had already received the figures for the development of the 2nd and James property as a parking lot. Dave Larson, speaking for the Parking Study Committee, said that they had met and discussed the matter, and would like to have some input from the council with respect to policy regarding the downtown business district. He said that develgment downtown could be expected to go tb-?the maximum allowable area; and that this development could substantially change the character of the downtown area. One suggestion the Committee had was for business people to encourage their employees to park in the bank parking lots on the weekend. A slide was projected on the screen which indicated the boundaries in the downtown area, for the purposes of determining parking requirements. Mr. Larson pointed to the parcel north of Bell Street, and suggested that this be deleted; and that this portion be reviewed by the Planning Commission to see if it should be zoned RMH, rather than BC. He also, suggested excluding the Crow Hardware and Safeway properties, as there is no deficiency in those areas. Mr. Larson then fixed the south boundary at Edmonds Hardware. In doing this, Mr. Larson said you now have a homogenous retail service business area, and can come up with a parking plan that would serve everyone equally. He said that in looking at the parking available on a block -by -block basis, the existing parking is not evenly distributed. It' was suggested that small interior, or mid -block, parking lots of about 60' by 120' could be used; and to encourage pedestrian use of alleyways also. Another suggestion was --to amend the zoning code to require 25' rear yards to businesses to allow parking there. The suggestion was made that the study by the University of Washington students be reviewed with respect to parking ideas. Mr. Larson said that he would hope that blacktopping the Edmonds downtown area would be discouraged, and that any solution might involve "parking parks", with such • amenities as restrooms and bike racks, etc. Mr. Larson said that once a policy decision has been'made by the council as to their willingness to committ public funds for a portion of the parking, etc - he would go to the major property owners and get their commitment, and possibly have them project their needs in the next few years. There was general discussion, including methods of financing. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS TO PLACE THE PARKING QUESTION ON THE AGENDA FOR APRIL 22ND; AND ASK FOR A REPORT FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY, WITH THE ADVICE OF THE ATTORNEY, ON POSSIBLE WAYS TO PARTICIPATE FINANCIALLY; AND THAT WE ASK FOR A REPORT FROM THE PLANNER AS TO THE NUMBER OF POSSIBLE INTERIOR LOTS AVAILABLE, AND ADDITIONAL INPUT.FROM THE CITIZEN COMMITTEE ON WHATEVER THEY DEEM APPROPRIATE. FOLLOWING DISCUSSION, THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilwoman Shippen asked if we are ever going to consider a reduction on our parking requirements in the city. Mr. Larson said that they have not addressed themselves to it, but certainly they should. However, he felt that was a deparate consideration. DISCUSSION ON SOCIAL REHABILITATION CENTER The City Planner said that at the last meeting they had included in their presentation on Social Service Facilities, an impact statement, etc. It was pointed out at thht time that this might include professionals, such as doctors, etc,; and it was not Council's wish to include these. Mr. Wallis said they are at the point now of determining those professionals that would be excluded from the requirements of the Social Impact Statement. He noted that this is on"the agenda for the Planning Commission on the 26th of March. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS TO SET APRIL 8TH FOR NEXT DISCUSSION OF SOCIAL REHABILITATION CENTERS. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 1975 BUDGET M.A.A. Ron Whaley passed out some written material with regard to the budget, and asked that the councilmembers review this with the idea of discussing it at the next meeting. He said council action will be required, if they concur. There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. IRENE VARNEY MOR , ity Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor March 18, 1975 ROLL CALL 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 of the Edmonds Civic Center with all council members present, eccept Clement and Gellert. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of March llth had been posted, mailed and distributed, and with no Emissions, nor corrections, were approved as written. • • 249 COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilwoman Bruns asked if anyone had ever donsidered having a garden patch for MOTION: the community to use. Following discussion, MRS. BRUNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO HAVE THE CITY STAFF INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITIES FOR A GARDEN PATCH IN THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED. Councilwoman Shippen asked if re -consideration of the Elm Street property could be put on the calendar without going through the Planning Commission. The City Attorney answered that if no final action has beentaken, it can be brought back by the council; and if final action has been taken it has to go to the Planning Commission. The City Planner was asked to check into this. Councilman Welling brought up the matter of raising the minimum standards for MOTION: insulating. COUNCILMAN WELLING THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO REFER THE MATTER OF RAISING THE MINIMUM STANDARDS WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF INSULATION TO THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR RECOMMENDATION BACK TO COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilwoman Bruns asked about the position open for a Recreation Supervisor. M.A.A. Ron Whaley stated that he had found out that CETA funds can be used for this position, if it is for the purpose of maintaining the level of service and programs as we had last year. Mayor Harrison read a letter from the Snohomish County Grants Administration, which enclosed a draft of aft interlocal agreement regarding law and justice planning. It stated that the enclosed agreement reflects the transfer of the Snohomish County Regional`Law and Justice Planning Office from the Snohomish County Planning Department to the Snohomish County Grants Administration Corporation. MOTION: Some discussion followed. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT. Councilman Welling and Anderson said that they would abstain from voting, as they felt they knew nothing about the matter. Chief Foster explained that the bulk of these funds to date have gone towards a county -wide dispatch center. It was the consensus of the council that they would like to hear more about this organization, and would like to have someone come to explain it to the council. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN WITHDREW HIS MOTION, AND COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS, HER SECOND. COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT THIS MATTER BE POSTPONED PENDING AN EXPLANATION FROM THE GRANTS CORPORATION; AND INVITE COMMISSIONER DICK FORSGREN TO DO THIS NEXT WEEK, IF HE IS AVAILABLE,, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison said that he had names to submit for the Affirmative Action Commission. According to the Plan, the Commission will meet within 30 days following the completion of the annual report -by the EEO -Officer, Ron Whaley. This means that the report is due in February, 1976, and the Commission will then meet by March, 1976. The Mayor said that it is advisable to appoint the Commission at this time, so that they can be looking at the progress of the Program during the coming year. The Mayor will be chairman; other appointments are: Patty Reys and Jan Pool; Fire Chief, Jack Cooper; Councilman Anderson and three citizens Laura Hall, Cirilla Potter and Capt. Shields. CORRESPONDENCE City Engineer, Leif Larson, said that we had recently received a letter from the Vice -Chairman of SNOMET, which stated that SNOMET has been designated as.- • a Section 208 areawide water quality planning agency by Governor Evans. THe Governor had conditioned his decision on concurrence from local governmental units within the boundary, as to the acceptability of his action. Concurrence is to be accomplished by <the signing of a "Resolution of Intent" to join together to perform 208 planning. "Mr. Larson recommended that we support SNOMET in this designation and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution, subject to the attorney's preparation. Mr. Larson said that following the completion of the formalities, the organization and implementation,of the planning process should be thoroughly evaluated to avoid suplication of effort with respect to work done on previous studies; and work between King County Metro and SNOMET. In order to avoid this he suggested that SNOMET execute an agreement with King County Metro for the technical aspects; and have SNOMET be responsible for land use planning, designating problem areas, etc. Councilwoman Shippen asked what would be the effect of this on the Lake Ballinger Water Study that we agreed to involve ourselves in. Mr. Larson said that this would be one of the aspects that would be covered, but he did not know how much detail would be MOTION: involved. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS THAT WE AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE RESOLUTION INDICATING OUR SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNOR'S DECISION FOR THE SECTION 208 PLANNING FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL. MOTION CARRIED. GARBAGE COMPANIES - REQUEST TO DISCUSS GARBAGE PICKUP HOURS Dick Slye, owner of Sound Disposal, was present and said that he and a representative of the Apex Garbage Company were here because there had been a complaint about pickup hours. Mr. Slye said that he has been operating oidr:his present schedule for some 25 years. The Mayor asked if he has ever had any complaints over the 250 years. Mr. Slye answered "no", and in fact some people regard them as an "alarm • clock". He said further, that if you don't start early in the downtown area, you have problems with the traffic. Following a brief discussion, Councilman Nordquist said that the garbage companies have now been notified, and if there is any further complaint we can talk about it again. He said, however, that at this point, the city is not ready to tell the garbage companies when to go to work. FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE - GROUP HOMES Mayor Harrison read a letter from the Planning Commission, signed by the Chairman regarding this proposed ordinance. They requested that this matter be re -directed to the Planning Commission for further action. Commissioner Gould was in the audience and said that the Commission felt that the council and citizens had brought forward some very good ideas at the time `this was reviewed by the council. Some of these concerns had been the minimum lot size, the distance between group homes, etc. He said that in view of this, the Planning Commission would like to look at it again. Councilman Welling siad that he objected to the Planner making rules, such as what should be included in the Social Impact Statement. The City Planner answered that if you find that you need something additional in the Impact Statement, it is better that he have the freedome to take care of it, rather than to have additional legislative action. Councilman Nordquist said that he would like to proceed with the ordinance, and still ask the Planning Commission to review. Councilwoman Shippen asked who would review the matters addressed in the Social Impact Statement. The City Attorney answered that it MOTION: would be the City Council. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS TO INSERT ON PAGE .11 12.13.110(L), first paragraph, 2nd line from bottom, after "submitted", the words, "to the City Council". MOTION CARRIED. The Attorney asked if the council wanted the Impact Statement submitted • MOTION: within a certain time period prior to the hearing. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO INSERT IN PARAGRAPH 19 THAT THE IMPACT STATEMENT BE ... "SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING DATE". MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING THAT WE MAKE NOTE OF THE RECEIPT OF LETTER FROM PLANNING COMMISSION OFFERING TO RE -OPEN THEIR HEARINGS ON SUBJECT OF GROUP HOMES; AND WOULD ENCOURAGE THEIR REVIEW OF SAID SUBJECT AND WOULD WELCOME THEIR RESOLUTION, OR WHATEVER FORM THEY WISH TO RESPOND BACK TO COUNCIL, AT WHICH TIME WE MAY INCORPORATE IT AS AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE WE ARE ALREADY CONSIDERING. MOTION CARRIED. FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE - ESTABLISHING ARTS COMMISSION MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED") SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 41765. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS IN 1975 BUDGET M:.A:A. Ron Whaley stated that he had a matter which had to be taken care of immediately by legislative action. He said that it was necessary for the council to pass a resolution transferring funds, so that we could stay solvent until the revenues start coming in. He said that this is a temporary condition in the MOTION: General Fund, and that all others are solvent. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO PASS RESOLUTION 4325, TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM TIE UNDERGROUND WIRING FUND NO. 115 AND THE WATER/SEWER OPERATING FUND NO. 411 TO THE GENERAL FUND; PROVIDING FOR REPAYMENT OF SAID LOANS AND FOR PAYMENT OF INTEREST. MOTION CARRIED. • Mr. Whaley passed out some summary sheets of the city!s present financial condition. There was some discussion of some of the items, however, since two council members were not present, it was decided to discuss this matter further at the March 25th meeting. RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF CATV FRANCHISE COMMITTEE Mayor Harrison stated that the purpose of this committee would be to study the cable television franchise of Liberty CATV, as it will dxpire in September. The Mayor aaid that he will serve, along with Mr. Whaley. Councilman Nordquist suggested that Councilman Gellert again serve on the committee, as he did last year. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Council acknowledged receipt of a Claim for Damages from Gary Griffiths. This was referred to the City Clerk for processing. SEAVIEW WATER TANK PROPERTY Mayor Harrison said that he has been informed that we are ready to proceed with the acquisition of the water tank property. City Engineer, Leif Larson, said that the City Attorney has proceeded with the negotiations, and has recommended 1 0 • 251 1 1 that escrow agreements be signed. One property is valued at $18,500 and one parcel at $18,000. Mr. Larson said that he would recommend that the council MOTION: authorize the Mayor to sign the escrow agreements. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE_.;; ESCROW AGREEMENTS, BASED UPON THE ATTORNEY'S.EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATIONS. MOTION CARRIED. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, City Clerk March 25, 1975 ROLL 'BALL; H. �% _/ H_.-HARRISON1- 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 meeting of March 18th had been posted, mailed and distributed, and with no omissions, nor corrections, were approved as written. Mayor Harrison announced that there was a group in the audience called, • WA-kee-na-ga-kani, 8th graders from College Place Junicr High School and Meadowdale Junior High School. The names means "Creative Arts in Harmony With the Out -Of -Doors". They are presently studying city government, and have recently visited the State Legislature in Olympia. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nordquist mentioned that at a meeting last Thursday between represen- tatives of the City of Edmonds and the County Fire District, several options were discussed in negotiating for an agreement between the District and the City. These items were important enough, they felt, to bring before the council for further discussion. The Committee has asked the Fire Chief, Jack Cooper, to draw up a presentation, and would ask the Council to hear, and discuss the MOTION: matter on April 22. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED, SECONED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE AGENDA FOR APRIL 22ND. MOTION GIRRIED. Councilman Nordquist then announced that there will be a meeting at the Senior Center next Monday night on Transportation in South County. Among others, Senator Walgren and Representative Gary Nelson will participate, with Bryan Johnson of KOMO as the moderator. Councilman Nordquist invited everyone to attend this meeting, which will commence at 8:00 P.M. Councilman Gellert said that he had been contacted by a citizen who was upset by the action taken by the Board of Adjustment at their last meeting regarding a variance from the building height limitation. The variance requested had been 14.7' from the height limitation,.and the Board granted a 7.9' variance. The City Planner made the same presentation to the Council as had been made to the Board of Adjustment, including an explanation,of how building heights are determined under the new ordinance. After some discussion, Mayor Harrison • mentioned that the old definition may have been better, and thought that the Council should take another look at this ordinance. Councilman Gellert said that he was pleased to�receive the composition of the Social Security Evaluation Committee. He said, however, that he was a little disturbed that ballots were mailed out in the pay envelopes within a week of the formation of the committee. He wondered if action was being taken without enough consideration being given to the matter. Councilwoman Shippen said that -the 7th and Elm property, which the Planning Commission recommended be open space, has never been acted upon. She said MOTION: she would like this discussed on April 15th. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO DISCUSS THE 7TH AND ELM PROPERTY AS OPEN SPACE ON THE 15TH OF APRIL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilwoman Shippen asked if the council could have a report on the number of CETA employees that will be retained. She said that Mr. Heimdahl_had told her that officially there is an obligation to retain some of these people. Mayor Harrison said that the bulk of these employees will work on park improvements. Mr. Whaley explained what positions have been filled to this date. Mrs. Shippen said she would like a written report for the council. Councilman Welling asked if a Judge Proten has been selected. Mayor Harrison said that the matter is being studied, but he is not yet prepared to make an announcement. The Mayor reminded Council that the City Attorney had been authorized at an executive session, to proceed with negotiations on the Smith property with a maximum figure of $15,700. The funding was to be by loan from the Firemen's Pension Fund. Negotiations have been completed for a purchase price of $15,000, • and we are now ready to enter into escrow proceedings. The Mayor requested