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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.
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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
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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
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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;
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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