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19750506 City Council Minutes1 • 11 • 2167 Mayor Harrison then introduced Herb White, whom he had suggested as a new member MOTION: for the Park Board, The Council had a brief discussion with -Mr. White. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, AND SECONDED BYCDUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. WHITE TO THE PARK BOARD. MOTION CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE The Deputy City Clerk then read a petition for vacation of the portion of the street right-of-way on Elm, between 5th and 6th., which had been signed by four property owners.. The Council.acknowledged.receipt of the petition, which was.then referred to the Engineer. MOTION: DISCUSSION RE/FULL TIME MAYOR, ETC. There was general discussion of the subject. Councilman Gellert said that one argument for.a.full-time Mayor would be accessibility, but no action was taken following discussion.. There was some comment with regard to relationship between citizens and staff and council. City Attorney, Jim•Murphy, stated that many times when the Council has contact with a citizen, it is when something has not gone right; but that they must keep in mind the many things.that have gone right. Councilwoman Shippen said she still feels that a Community Development Department as some merit. This would be combining like functions into one department, such as Building, Parks and Planning. Councilman Nordquist wondered why she would include Parks, and Mrs. Shippen stated she felt this appropriate as parks is a major land use. Mayor Harrison said that the Council should be considering the fact that with the coming election ,there could be five new council people, plus a new Mayor. Salaries were briefly discussed, but no action taken. Councilman Clement said that he would like the Council to think about the maintenance of a full-time'Mayor and Administrative Assistant; consolidation of departments and division of Council into standing committees for project planning. Following more comments; the meeting adjourned at 10:45 Y.M. Z_4�� IRENE VARNEY MORATbprCity Clerk May 6, 1975 RnT.T. C 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 meeting of April 29th had been posted, mailed and distributed, and with no omissions, nor corrections, were approved_as written. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilwoman Bruns asked what the response has been to the notice with regard to "pea patches". M.A.A.-Ron Whaley said that the notice went out about three weeks ago, and 21 individuals have called and requested that space be made available to them. Three logical sites have been selected, based on the area in which these persons live. One is at. Sierra Park; a private site on Pine Street and the third. site is the school property outside. the City, on 228th and 84th. It is estimated that the cost for water to these sites will be $1,150. Rototilling would be another $500 to $1,000. 'He said he would recommend a small charge for each person.. Mr. Whaley said that Lynnwood charges $10.00 Councilman Gellert asked about the school property and Mr. Whaley said that we would have permission from the School District to use the property. Councilwoman Bruns said that.perhaps it is too late in.the year for this project, and it was her thought to budget for this project next year. Councilman Welling did not feel that the average person could raise $10.00 worth of produce. COUNCILWOMAN° BRUNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO 'MAKE THIS A BUDGET ITEM FOR NEXT YEAR. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUCILMAN WELLING VOTING AGAINST. Councilman Clement said that he has received telephone calls objecting to the tax on the proceeds from bingo at the Senior Center. He said that their net proceeds -for the first three or four months of this year are running approximately $200 per week. With the $100 exemption that the City.provides, that means they will be taxed 10% on the% -remaining, which could amount to about $500. They feel that this is money that they muld well afford to use in their own services, Councilman Clement said he feels bingo is a form of entertainment, and other entertainment is taxed. Mr. Clement said that each group that provides bingo could make a very sound -argument, but that he still feels the way the ordinance was passed is appropriate. There was some general discussion, but no further action taken. Councilwoman Bruns said she would recommend that we take the suggestion of our Transportation Sub -Committee of the Community Development Take Force and notify •the State Senate that'we are in favor of'S.B. 2280, which is the bill that would MOTION: allow public transportation systems less that county -wide. COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS 26 THEN MADE A.MOTION TO THIS EFFECT, WHICH WAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison announced that M.A.A. Ron Whaley has been made a full member of the International City.Management Association, and has been elected to the Washington City Management Association Executive Board for the State of Washington. Mayor Harrison said that he has received a letter from Mary Goetz.regarding the formation of the South County Athletic Club. She also brought to our attention that the City has a potential Olympic Champion Mile Runner, Debbie Quatier. She has been a distance runner since she was 12 years old. Mill Quatier is now competing for an Olympic berth in 1976, and she will be entered in numerous National Meets in the Spring and Summer. When she was 14 years old she won the National AAU Mile -Championship in the Girls Division. She is now running under the Falcon Track Club,.and a couple of years ago they founded a South County Athletic Club (a non-profit organization) for the purpose of raising funds to help defray travel costs. Mrs. Carmen Johnson said there will be a fund-raising drive shortl Debbie will be competing in meets in California in May and then the National AAU in White Plains, New York the 26-28th of June and then, finally, the Pan -Am Trials on August 29-30. Mrs. Johnson announced that there will be a fundraiser on -May 16th at the Cirque Theatre. The" performance will be "How The Other Half Loves" starring Hans Conreid. The tickets will be $12.50 per person, and will benefit the South County Athletic Club. They will then dispense monies to Debbie, and other athletes in need of funds. Councilman Gellert noted that an Edmonds resident, Gerry Gay, has won the Pulitzer Prize for photography. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION • Mr. Albert Colville, 18323 Olympic View Drive, said that he would like to speak about the bike path on Olympic View Drive. He said that the residents have a considerable problem with parking, especially for their guests. He also mentioned that a car parked in front of his home was ticketed, and asked what relief could be offered in that regard. He said that he is not clear on the legality --here, since he had received a letter stating that it was illegal to park a vehicle on a sidewalk: He said that it is his understanding that it is also illegal to ride bicycles and horses on sidewalks too. There was a great deal of discussion on possible solutions to the problem. Councilman Gellert suggested that possibly the City Engineer could investigate off-street parking in the mini -park. Councilman Nordquist wondered if the Police Department and the Engineering Department could go house to house, and get some opinions and/or suggestions from the residents; along with some ideas as to the hours when this problem is of the greatest concerri MOTION: Mr. Colville said that he would be glad to assist. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY QDUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MEET WITH THIS GENTLEMAN (MR. COLVILLE) TO WORK THIS OUT, AND COME BACK WITH A RECOMMENDATION ON THE 20TH OF MAY. MOTION CARRIED. Mrs. Joanne Warner, a Historical Preservation Volunteer, said that she has received a Notice -of Historic Preservation Week, which will be May 12th to the 18th. She said that we have in the City of Edmonds more historic -buildings and sites than any other city in the County. We have not yet received the markers for these buildings. She asked if it would be possible for the City Shop to make wooden plaques for these buildings to identify them, and have them mounted on the buildings. Mayor Harrison said that he will also issue a proclamation declaring the week of May 12th to 18th Historic Preservation Week. The Mayor also remarked that the City will take care of the plaques which Mrs. Warner requested. • CORRESPONDENCE The Deputy City Clerk read a letter from Joan Swift from the Coterie, indieating that they have made application tothe Washington State Revolution Bicentennial Commission for a grant for funds to publish a history of early Edmonds. They have been notified by phone that the application has been approved and that the full amount will be granted. Tom Kincaid of the Edmonds Tribune has estimated that the cost of printing and binding would be approximately $1750. The amount to be contributed at the WSARBC will be half that. Mrs. Swift requested that the MOTION: City participate for the remaining half. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS THAT THE COUNCIL REVIEW A PRESENTATION OF THE COTERIE'S REQUEST AT THE MAY 20TH MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATION OF FACTS, FIGURES, DESIGN, LANDSCAPING, ETC. ON 5TH AVE. PROJECT M.A.A. Ron Whaley mentioned that on April 12, 1975 the Mayor, Assistant City Engineer, Dick Allen, himself and members of the council took a tour of 5th Avenue up one side and down the other, from Main to Elm. They looked over the entire project. Mr. Whaley said that basic plan to be developed was for 5th Avenue from Main Street to Elm Street, which indicated sidewalks to be repaired, or constructed, underground wiring and landscaping that would be outside of the existing curb line. An alternate plan would be for Main Street from Sunset Avenue to 6th Avenue; and 5th Avenue from Main to Bell, also covering underground wiring, street lighting and landscaping treatments (at intersections). An Alternate #2 would be 5th Avenue from Maple to Elm, using a landscaping treatment, the parking strip inside of the curb. Mr. Whaley pointed out that the City has been looking at some type of ornamental street lighting for Edmonds for some time, -so four different types of fixtures were considered. • 2 6.9 1 • Dick Allen handed out to the Council and Mayor some sheets indicating the cost factors on the various types of lighting, undergrounding., sidewalks, curbs, etc. He projected the chart on the screen'and reviewed it with the Council. City Planner, Joe Wallis, referred to sketches posted on the back wall, which indicated two landscaping treatments for the 5th Avenue Project. He said that they are particularly indebted to Marvin Michaels, who is now-on_the planning staff, and had contributed greatly to that phase of the.:,'project. Mr'. Wallis reviewed the plans briefly, and following this, the Council recessed so that they could step forward and view the various sketches posted in the Chambers. Dick Allen then reviewed the costs involved, and there was discussion on financing, and how to proceed with an L.I.D. There was also discussion on possible Telephone Company participation_in the undergrounding portion. The City Attorney and Mr. Whaley indicated thst it would be well to contact them in this regard. There was some input from the audience, and they were most concerned that they be advised of their hookup charges. City Engineer, Leif Larson,.said that he will contact the P.U.D. and determine when they would have the hookup cost. MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO'DRAW A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM A SIDEWALK L.I.D. ON THE PRIMARY PROJECT ( FROM MAIN TO ELM ) AND SET A HEARING DATE. Some discussion followed, with the Attorney pointing out that the resolution can be passed on May 20th. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: 'COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAW A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM AN L.I.D. FOR UNDERGROUNDING FOR THE PROJECT ON 5TH AVENUE FROM MAIN TO ELM; WITH NON -PARTICIPATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE PROJECT COST, BUT TO INCLUDE NOTIFICATION OF HOOKUT COSTS; THAT RESOLUTION ALSO TO BE HEARD ON THE 20TH OF MAY. Councilman Clement said that he will vote against this motion as he'felt a matter of this magnitude should not be voted upon the night it is received, and that we do not have any firm indication of the participation by the Telephone Company. A ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN "NO" VOTES FROM WELLING, CLEMENT AND NORDQUIST, AND THE REMAINER_•, VOTING IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO.DRAW A GENERAL ORDINANCE SPEAKING.TO UNDERGROUNDI•NG POLICY FOR PROJECTS NOT NECESSARILY INVOLVING TOTAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AND TO SET A HEARING DATE ON THIS FOR JUNE 3RD. MOTION CARRIED. SET HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4471, AMENDMENT TO GROUP HOME ORDINANCE #1767 ZO-6-75. MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO SET JUNE 3RD FOR THE ABOVE -MENTIONED HEARING. MOTION CARRIED. SET HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RES. 4462, SOCIAL REHABILITATION CENTERS, ZO-17-74 COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY -COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO SET JUNE 3RD FOR THE ABOVE -MENTIONED MATTER. MOTION CARRIED. REPORT ON BIDS FOR PURGJASE OF 1975 VEHICLES Herb Gilbo, Director of Public Works, reported on this item stating that on the 18th of April bids were opened by the City Clerk, as listed on the handout to • the Council. He requested that Council reject the bid, as only oneewas received, MOTION: and therefore there was no comparison. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THAT THE CITY REJECT THE BID RECEIVED FROM OLSON CHEVROLET. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Gilbo then requested authorization to purchase one Police Patrol Vehicle on the Spokane County Bid for $4,259185, including tax. This amount is $750 less than the Olson bid, and $140 less than the City estimate. MOTION: COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO PURCHASE THE 1975 POLICE PATROL VEHICLE ON THE SPOKANE COUNTY BID FOR $49259.859 INCLUDING WASHINGTON STATE SALES TAX. MOTION CARRIED. The vehicle will be delivered locally. Mr. Gilbo then requested authorization to re -bid the remaining MOTION: itesm, with a suggested bid *opening date of May 22nd. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO CALL FOR BIDS AGAIN ON 'ONE 3/4 TON PATROL VAN AND ONE 3/4 TON PICKUP AND CHASSIS, WITH A BID OPENING DATE OF MAY 22ND.. MOTION CARRIED. ACQUISITION OF 15TH AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY City. Engineer, Leif Larson, reported on -his item, stating that subject right- of-way has never been deeded for right-of-way purposes. It has been on the Snohomish County Tax Rolls asa tax delinquent property. Mr. Larson, therefore, MOTION: asked authority to purchase for $100.00 COUNCILMAN WELLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT THE CITY BE AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE THE SUBJECT RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR $100.00 MOTION CARRIED. ACCEPTANCE OF 68TH AVE.'W. DRAINAGE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, AND ESTABLISHING 30-DAY LIEN PERIOD. The City Engineer reported that this project for the installation of storm sewers in the.vicinity 'of 68th W'. and 158th S. W. has been completed. He asked acceptance by minute entry, thereby establishing the 30-day lien period. The Council asked • MOTION• that the property owners by informed. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY 270 • MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: . A. MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON ACCEPTANCE OF THE 68TH AVENUE W. DRAINAGE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, SUBJECT TO NOTIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS, AND ESTABLISHING THE 30-DAY LIEN PERIOD. MOTION CARRIED. SET HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 44709 REZONE FROM RS-20 TO RS-89 PROPERTY ON 15TH S.W. R-3-75 COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO SET JUNE 3RD FOR THIS HEARING. MOTION CARRIED. SET HEARING: PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - HERITAGE PARK, P-1-75 COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SCONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO HEAR THIS MATTER ON JUNE 3RD. MOTION CARRIED. SET HEARING: PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - WATERVIEW MANOR. P-3-75 COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO HEARING THIS MATTER ON THE 17TH OF JUNE. MOTION CARRIED. SECOND READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SEWER CODE TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN %LLING TO PASS ORDINANCE #1772. MOTION CARRIED. SECOND READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO'TRAFFIC CODE TO RESTRICT PARKING ON 212TH S.W. & 76TH W. IN CONNECTION WITH THE CHANNELIZATION • FOR THE NEW SIGNAL. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO PASS ORDINANCE #1773. MOTION CARRIED. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Council acknowledged receipt of the Claims for Damages from Ronald Kanning. This was referred to the City Clerk for processing. There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, ity Clerk May 13, 1975 ROLL CALL H. H. HARRISON, Mayor 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 May 6th had been posted, mailed and distributed, • and with no omissions, nor corrections, were approved as written. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION CouncilwomanCouncilwoman Shippen asked that the Street Trees Standards and Policies Document be put on June loth agenda. She also asked for an executive session this evening, if the meeting did not go beyond 10:30 (regarding property acquisition). Councilman Anderson complimented the Engineering and Planning Departments for their presentation last week on the 5th Avenue project. Councilman Gellert said that he and some others had a meeting with one of the Highway Commissioners in preparation for the meeting to be held in Lynnwood with the State Highway Commission. One of the items brought up was the prospect of more ferry traffic when the Trident Submarine Base goes in. Mr. Gellert said that he had talked to former councilman, Orland Christensen, who had once made a plan for re -locating the ferry dock. He did not have those plans, but made up a new one, which was posted on the board. The plan proposed to tunnel under the Woodway Park area and bring the ferry terminal right over the tide flat area. Included in this project could be further boat launching, a small boat harbor, Coast Guard vessels, oil skimmer, possibly a commuter hydrofoil fishing pier and parking. The desirable effect would be to get the ferry terminal away from the downtown area, as we will have a serious parking problem in the future. It would also help the Port boat launching difficulties. The Mayor pointed out that there is a safety advantage in the proposed plan, in that it spans the railroad tracks. Mrs. Shippen said that she does not feel that the long-range goal should be for more parking lots in Edmonds. The City Engineer 11