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contractors and real estate representatives objecting to the $200.00 connection •
charge; and a letter from Arne Goedecke, also objecting. Mayor Harrison suggested
that a hearing date be set for the matter. A gentleman in the audience asked
for clarification as to what the charge is for. It was determined that it is
MOTION: technically a late comer charge. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
MAN CLEMENT TO SCHEDULE A HEARING REGARDING THE $200 WATER CONNECTION CHARGE FOR
THE 15TH OF APRIL. MOTION CARRIED.
STATEWIDE MARINE FIRE PORTECTION (CHIEF COOPER)
Fire Chief, Jack Cooper, noted that Council had received material relating to
Marine Fire Protection in the mail for review, along with a Mutual Firefighting
Assistance Agreement. Chief Cooper noted that in connection with this program,
56 people specially trained in marine firefighting were graduated from the
training program.in Seattle last week. He pointed out that this is a "first"
in the United States, and is especially geared to fighting fires on ocean-
going. vessels. Thesr people will be based in Seattle, as that is the most
central location.. Chief Cooper stated that helicopters would be available to
transport the personnel to the scene of a fire. In reviewing the Agreement,
Councilman Welling was concerned regarding the City's liabilities with respect
to materials and equipment. The City Attorney also expressed concern and in
addition thought the Agreement should be reviewed by the insurance carrier for
the City to see what coverage we have, and if anything additional will be needed.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS TO PLACE THIS ITEM
ON THE AGENDA FOR APRIL 15TH FOR ACTION. MOTION CARRIED.
On proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, CLERK .•H.'H. HARRISON,'MAYOR
April 8, 1975
POT.T. rAT,T,
The regular work meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Mayor Harve Harrison in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds Civic Center,
with all council members present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of April 1, 1975 had been posted, mailed and distributed
and with no omissions, nor corrections, were approved as written.
APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE PROTEM
Mayor Harrison introduced Peter Preston to the Council. Mr. Preston is an
attorney residing in the Ballinger Area, and stated that he has been practicing
law for eight years. He was then interviewed by the Council. Mr. George
Anderson, who was in the audience, said that he was acquainted with Mr. Preston,
and urged the Council to give favorable consideration to Mr. Preston's appointment.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN WELLING THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO CONFIRM THE
APPOINTMENT OF PETER PRESTON AS JUDGE PROTEM FOR THE EDMONDS MUNICIPAL COURT.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
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Councilman Nordquist noted that a letter has been received from the Snohomish
County Transit Board, which indicates that they want to increase the fare
between Edmonds and Seattle from 80T to 90(r; eliminate two daily round trips
during peak hours between Edmonds and Seattle and that similar increases have
been recommended for the Seattle/Everett and Seattle/Mountlake Terrace runs,
with service reductions. They estimated that the service will be self supporting
until the end of the year, with these changes. The Transit Board would like
the City Council to concur with these recommendations and notify Metro of that
fact. There was discussion regarding the advisability of reducing service,
and a suggestion by Councilwoman Shippen that perhaps an alternative would be -'
a City subsidy. Councilman Nordquist siad that he would go back and find out
what runs are being deleted and ascertain how much it would cost to subsidize it,
and report back. Councilman Gellert mentioned that we had some money in a
fund for public transportation. He asked M.A.A. Ron Whaley to find out if that
money can be used for this purpose.
Councilman Nordquist said that he had noted in this evening's paper that someone
would like to have power boat races on Lake Ballinger, and that he thought this
an inappropriate activity for the Lake. He would like to have a resolution to
the Mountlake Terrace City Council and to the County Commissioners asking that
MOTION: this be prohibited. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT
TO SEND A LETTER TO MOUNTLAKE TERRACE AND THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ASKING THAT
THERE BE NO OUTBOARD MOTOR RACING ON LAKE BALLINGER. MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilman Gellert stated that last week he made a motion thatt-the Social Security
question be discussed at the May.27thkCouncil Meeting. He said that in discussions
with Mr. Whaley, it was suggested that a knowledgeable person -from the City of
Bellevue be invited to attend to relate the other side of the story. Councilman
Nordquist suggested also inviting someone from Mercer Island.
Councilwoman Shippen,mentioned that today the Department of Ecology held a hearing
here in the Council Chambers regarding the designation of the Union Oil property
as "natural". She said there were two residents that contributed their expertise
to this hearing, John Cook and Liz Sears, and shewould,like thank you letters
sent to them. In answer to questions from the Council, Mrs. Shippen said that
the DOE geologist ran tests which indicated that the marsh is strongly influenced
by the Sound.
.Councilwoman Shippen remarked that she had received a CETA report,- but could
not find General Laborers or Building Maintenance Trainees listed in the Prior
Report. She said that she noticed that all of -the people listed were men. She
said that the:Public Works Department does hire a substantial number of CETA
people and none have been women to her knowledge. Mr. Whaley said that we have
been interviewing people that have been sent down by the Employment Security
Department. She asked if they are aware that we have an Affirmative Action
Plan. Mr. Whaley said they are aware of this. Mrs. Shippen asked if it would
be possible to start,a re-evaluation program with respect to the job descriptions,
in view of the Affirmative Action Program. She then asked if the department
heads have been advised that they should start fulfilling some goals in regard
to this Program. Mr. Whaley said there had been a recent meeting with the
department heads.
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"Public
Councilman Anderson, said that he had occasion to read a copy of Management"
magazine for June of 1973, which devoted itself to a series of articles on
Managers, Mayors and Administrators. He distributed copies of this material to
the Council, as he thought it would be apropos to the discussion to be held
on April 29th.
Councilman Anderson then mentioned the announcements that have been received
regarding garbage rate increases. Councilman Gellert said that it was his
recollection that the Council approved the rates subject to action by the
Washington State Utilitites and.Transportation Commission. The City Attorney
stated that the garbage companies are required to file their rates with.the City.
It was indicated that this matter should be reviewed as to what was proposed to
the Council, and the rates that have now been announced to the customers.
Councilman Anderson mentioned that the Council has received copies of a letter
from Classic Homes appealing a decision handed down by the Amenities Design
Board. City Attorney, John Wallace, stated that the ordinance requires that
they specifically set forth the basis for the appeal, which they have not done.
He said they will have to re -submit it; and said further the Council must terminate
their hearings of the review of the Design Board decision within 45 days of the
filing of the notice. In this case, it iould be prior to the May 13th meeting.
Mr. Wallace said that it would have to be set for the 6th of May or 22nd of April.
The City Attorney said that he has advised the attorney for Classic Homes that
MOTION:
their appeal is deficient. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, MCONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CLEMENT THAT WE SET AS AN AGENDA ITEM FOR APRIL 22ND THE APPEAL FROM CLASSIC
HOMES, INC. OF THE DECISION OF.THE AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD REGARDING THEIR READER
BOARD. MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilman Welling commented with respect to garbage rates, that the Washington
State Utilities Commission ohould look at the rates before the Council does from
now on.
Councilwoman Bruns commented on the report that was contained in the Council
packets regarding the survey of vacant land available for garden patches. She
thought the suggestion was good that perhaps we should :do some advertising to
see how much interest there is in this sort of project. Mr. Whaley said that
he had spoken to Jane Jones of the Senior Center, and she indicated that she
was aware of quite a bit of interest in this. There was general discussion on
possible charges and expenses, planting time and suitability of the sites.
Mayor Harrison announced that the Nile.Temple Golf Course had indicated some
interest to the Lake Ballinger Community Club in annexing to the City of Edmonds.
Following discussion, it was decided to consider this matter if the City receives
a petition indicating their desire to annex.
Mayor Harrison noted that the Association of Washington Cities is holding a
convention starting June 17th, and that they would like to know if there will
be any delegates from the City attending. M.A.A. Ron Whaley will attend.
.The Mayor stated that he has received a resignation from the Park Board. Mike
Truax notified the Board that he will be moving out of the City. The Mayor
said we will be interviewing very tiortly. I
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The Deputy City Clerk announced that a Notice of Intention to File Claim Against
the City of Edmonds had been received in the City Clerk's Office from Daniel
K. Davis.
PRESENTATION OF FACTS AND FIGURES ON 5TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENT
Assistant City Engineer, Richard Allen, reported*on this item showing slides
taken along 5th Avenue. A memo listing the proposed work to be done and the
installation costs had also been provided to the Mayor and'Council. There was
an exchange of ideas with respect to illumination, financing, scope of the
project and landscaping design, and priorities with respect to other projects.
Councilwoman Shippen stated that there is not yet sufficient information to
MOTION: hold a public hearing on this next week as scheduled. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO CK THE MAYOR TO DESIGNATE SOMEONE
TO ACT AS THE OVERSEER ON THE REPORT TO BE RETURNED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON
MAY 6TH7• SO THAT COUNCIL CAN MAKE ITS EVALUATION;:AND SUBSEQUENTLY A
COMPARISON TO OTHER PRIORITIES FOR APPROVAL. City Engineer, Leif Larson, said
that he is concerned about this as it has not been budgeted, and that they are
trying to proceed in an orderly manner in accordance with items that have been
authorized. Mr, Allen then proceeded with further information, explaining some
of the problems involved with the project, such as areas where there is a steep
drop-off from the curb. He questioned whether we should proceed with an L.I.D.
approach, or by way of the Sidewalk Ordinance. He showed a map to the Council
indicating sidewalk conditions along the way, and there were discussed. Council
indicated that they would like to have a proposal from the city staff by the
loth of April with regard to financing, landscaping, engineering, etc. along
with every problem that goes along with the -"proposal. Mr. Larson said that
they will come up with more than one solution with costs for each separate
solution. Councilman Nordquist suggested that the Council and staff walk 5th
Avenue on this coming Saturday, the 12th, and see first hand just what the
situation is. It was decided to meet at the Edmonds Bakery at approximately
9:30 A.M. that day. THE MOTION WAS THEN+VOTED UPON AND CARRIED. It was suggested
that any problems with the P.U.D. and Telephone Company be discussed and resolved.
Councilman Clement withdrew his request for a report on the 18th of April.
REPORT FROM ATTORNEY RE/OPTIONS ON 228TH PROJECT
Attorney Wallace said that in 1972 the City of Mountlake Terrace asked for an
increase in the Edmonds participation in this project, and upon receiving a
letter from the City Manager with the assurance that they did intend to go
forward rith completing the project, Edmonds did authorize the additional
participation. Since that time the width and the alignment of a portion of it
has beenchanged, which was authorized in July of last year by the UAB. There
is also a portion that is not being constructed, that was in the originaly
prospectus; as was the width of the total roadway. The prospectus, resolution
and contract were entered into in 1968, and is the last project in that prospectus
that has not been completed. He said that the time factor, coupled with the change
in width and that apparently UAB funds for this project are now exhausted,
and that they will not have put in this center section, gives the City adequate
grounds to notify Mountlake Terrace that they consider them to be in breach and
that they will not go forward with the contract. However, Mr. Wallace said that
they have gone to bid on this, so if the City want to elect to get out of the
contract, Mountlake Terrace should be notified immediately. The other option,
of course,,is to go forward with the City's commitment. The City Engineer
wondered what would happen as far as the money already expended by the UAB is
concerned regarding a possible request for refunding of the money. The City
Attorney answered that the City of Edmonds would be in a much better position,
as it has not been the action or inaction of the City that has caused it.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN WELLING MOVED, SECONDED BYCOUNCILMAN CLEMENT THAT THE CITY OF EDMONDS
ABANDON ITS PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROJECT FOR THEIEASON THAT WE FEEL THAT
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE HAS BREACHED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US, AND WE FEEL WE ARE NO
LONGER BOUND BY IT. MOTION CARRIED.
GRANT APPLICATION FOR RESTORATION WORK ON CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
M.A.A. Ron Whaley reported on this matter. A full written report had been
submitted to the Mayor and Council. Mr. Whaley noted that on the 2nd page of
the Grant Application, the amount indicated was $35,900 and should be changed
MOTION: to $41,900. Following Mr. Whaley's review, COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT WE AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE GRANT APPLICATION
TO BE FUNDED BY COMBINATION OF CITY CONTRIBUTION AND TO REQUEST $3,000
CONTRIBUTION FROM THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. MOTION CARRIED.
FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
There was a brief discussion between the City Attorney and the Council regarding
MOTION: this matter, following which COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
ANDERSON THAT WE INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO AMEND OUR FAIR HOUING ORDINANCE
TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS. MOTION CARRIED.
ASSIGNMENT OF FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Mayor Harrison stated that he will make these assignments next week.
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CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
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Council acknowledged receipt of Claims for Damages from Mrs. Keith Miller,
Mary McKerney and James H. Little. These were referred to the City Clerk for
processing..
The Meeting was adjourned at 10:30, at which time the Council went into
executive session.
Irene Varney Moran City Clerk
April 15, 1975
ROLL CALL
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H. H. Harrison, Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order. by Mayor
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 April 8, 1975 had been posted, mailed and
distributed, and with no omissions, nor corrections, were approved as written.
Mayor Harrison then introduced, Bill Rowe, a member of the Planning Staff, who
was taking the place of the City Planner for the evening.
MARINE FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Fire Chief, Jack Cooper, introduced Capt. Hansen, who is the Project Director
for the Marine Fire Protection Program, which was reported on two weeks ago.
Capt. Hansen said that the program they are working with in -Seattle involves
the -Federal Maritime Administration. The effort is primarily to take aniinvento.ry
of all of the firefighting resources available in the State to support a major
marine fire; catalog these resources and set up a system whereby they would be
in access by the various port cities in the State. Also, they will set up a
transportation system where those resources can be moved in on a fire. To
do that they have reached agreement with the National Guard, the Coast Guard and
the U. S. Navy for aircraft and support in transportation resources and have
prepared a Mutual Aid Agreement between the 18 port cities in the State and
have taken the necessary steps to do that. Approximately two weeks ago a request
was sent out to the port cities to enter into 'the Mutual Aid Agreement; and to
his knowledge they have ratification by all city councils except Bellingham.::
and Edmonds.
Councilman Welling asked why Edmonds would be a port city. Capt. Hansen said
that this is because of the ferry traffice and the life hazard involved and the
transportation of oil. He said that the cities involved are the ones on Puget
•Sound, the Columbia River and Aberdeen and Hoquiam. Mr. Welling said that he
` was concerned with the substantial loss that the City of Edmonds could incur.
Capt. Hansen mentioned two incidents where there was a large marine fire, one
of which involved a small city with a small fire department which did end up
fighting thatfire. He said that there is no port city in the State at this
time that can handle a major marine fire without help from the other ports in
the State, simply because they do not stock the required amount of foam needed.
Capt. Hansen said that expensive equipment such as fire boats, aircraft,,etc.
would be supplied by the military. The equipment they have talked about replacing
would be standard firefighting equipment, extinguishing agents, hoses, nozzles,
pumps and that type of thing. The City Attorney asked the Captain to explain
to the Council that'since that Interlocal Agreement was sent out, that they have
now proposed to go to the various oil -companies to request them to agree to .
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articipate in these matters and pick up the cost of equipment, and stand as a
backup for the personnel cost. Mr. Wallace said that this is something that the
City has proposed to Union Oil, that they should stand behind Edmonds and
indemnify the City. Capt. Hansen said there are actually three agreements which
we hope to reach; first is the Mutual Aid Agreements between the cities themselves;
the second would be an agreement separate.from the mutual aid, between the
refineries and the port cities and the final agreement would be between the City
of Seattle and the operators of the vessels themselves (steamship companies).
He said there are a number of things a city could request such as advice by radio,
equipment support and personnel support from some specially trained people that
are prepared to assist. He said they have asked the ship lines to bear the cost
of personnel and for the replacement of damaged or expended equipment. He hopes
to reach agreements with the various vessel operators signed ahead of time.
He said that before the personnel are used, an agreement will have to be reached.