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19760406 City Council Minutesg'. F 'e courts, lighting of the football/soccer field, rest, room construction, upgrading and lighting of baseball field, upgrading of bleachers (covered) and contingency construction funds, fora total of $160,000. Rod noted that IAC prefers improvement of existing facilities, and the funding amounts to 75% IAC, 25% city. IAC also states that the city must have the money before making application, but Rod said he felt the IAC would accept approval from council, with the cash not needed until 1977. He noted that the program would cost the city an estimated $45,000, and he would ask council if they would agree to the basic concept. The minutes of the Park Board show a motion recommending this project. Rod advised that the application must be submitted by May 1. The item of the Boy's Club repair and upgrading was debated by council. Rod added that a proposed bond issue for park improvement, which will be given to council for consideration, could provide monies for this, if passed. MOTTON�:: The re"wat',somd- further„discussion'; .and'-'A"MOTI:ON"-V4AS THEN")MADE�_.BY.''COONCILMAN'.CARNS, :SECONDED'.BY'1 COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR GARRETSON TO PROCEED WITH THE PRELIMINARY WORK ON THIS IAC APPLICATION AND SUBMIT IT TO COUNCIL ON APRIL 27. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: OLYMPIC VIEW ANNEXATION POLICY CONSIDERATIONS M.A.A. Ron Whaley submitted to council a report containing a summary of statistical information of the Olympic View area, giving comparative data, predicted financial flow, and impact on the City of Edmonds of providing services to the area, if annexed. The information had been author- ized by council to be provided by the city staff for the benefit of both proponents and opponents to supply them with factual and accurate data. Councilman Carns told council that he had attended a couple of the anti. -annexation meetings held by people in that area, and he personally felt any attempt at annexation would not survive. M.A.A.Whaley introduced Mr. Jack McRae, leading proponent for annexation, who had originally requested this information. It was.council'.s opinion that the city should not be placed in the position of encouraging annexation, but should give the gathered information to Mr. McRae and let him proceed from this point. Mr. Whaley said the proponents would like the council to provide the answer as to whether or not the city would provide comparable services to this area, if annexed. There was discussion, and IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO CONTINUE THIS DISCUSSION AT THE APRIL 13 COUNCIL MEETING, AND THE MOTION CARRIED. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned'at 8:45 P.M. U IRENE VARNEY MORAN ity Clerk April 6, 1976 ROLL CALL ROB ERT:'A':..'.ANDERSON;, Mayor ProTem Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem Robert A. Anderson in the Council"Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. Councilmen Gould, Gellert, Carns and Herb answered roll call, and Councilmen Clement and Nordquist arrived'shortly thereafter. 1 • APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the work meeting of March 30 had been posted, mailed and distributed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as printed. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Carns brought to council attention page 3-2 in the City Code, which refers to a council- • man -at -large elected for a two year term. He noted that this is no longer true under the Code City MOTION:" designation, and.therefore COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 1..1.2.010, 0.20, 030, AND ANY OTHER REFER- ENCE TO A SINGLE COUNCILMAN -AT -LARGE POSITION, WHICH CHANGED WHEN EDMONDS WENT FROM A THIRD CLASS MOTION: CITY TO A CODE CITY. A MOTION TO AMEND THEN WAS MADE BY.000NCILMAN GELLERT AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL' - MAN CARNS TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SCAN THE CODE TO ELIMINATE ANY OTHER AREAS NOT IN CONFOR- MANCE , AND NOT TO EXCEED A 2 HOUR PERIOD FOR THISPROJECT. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT CARRIED, AND THE MOTION AS AMENDED ALSO CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST ABSTAINING BECAUSE HE WAS NOT PRESENT IN TIME TO HEAR THE BEGINNING OF THE PRESENTATION. Councilman Gould reported that he had represented Edmonds city CrAvernment at a meeting in Everett where they were informed about the new cancer care center at Providence Hospital. He said it was a very good presentation,and the construction for the facility would be about $560,000. One of their important pieces of equipment would be a linear accelerator. At council request, Ron Whaley at this point reported on the CETA funding. He said he had attend- ed a Manpower Consortium meeting in Seattle today and although there are several. factors in the mill; nothing would be known for sure until the 14th. He noted that Senator Magnuson may attach an emergency appropriation to carry the funding to the end of the fiscal year; that there was some possibility of some funding from October 1 to September 30, 1977 contained in one measure; and that what is happening in the political.field in Wash.ngton,D.C. in the next couple of weeks -will determine what the outcome will be in regard to CETA. If none of these proposals come to pass, the present funds will carry the City of Edmonds CETA employees to the end of May. Mr. Whaley advised that there was a meeting scheduled for this Thursday at 4 P.M. with the -.City of Edmonds CETA employees. He added that if there was no CETA funding forthcoming, it would be quite an impact on -.the City of Edmonds. Councilman Nordquist stated that he had been concerned about the 7th and Elm property. A memo from Park Maintenance showed the City of Edmonds had spent the sum of $671 there, and Councilman • • 1 1 Nordquist felt that the property owners in that area who had been in favor of the tree cutting; etc., should pay for the project as they had stated at the time. M:A.A. Ron Whaley answered that there seemed to be a difference of opinion with the citizens as to just what the committment MOTION: was. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MADE A MOTION'TtO SET THIS ITEM FOR HEARING ON APRIL 27. Councilman Gellert suggested that maybe the Staff could resolve the problem in a week or so. THE MOTION TO SET FOR HEARING ON THE 27TH DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED, SECONDED MOTION: BY COUNCILMAN GOULD TO INSTRUCT THE MAYOR'S ADMINISTRATIVE_ ASSISTANT TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM IN TWO WEEKS, AND THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Nordquist acknowledged receipt of the memo from M.A.A. Whaley reminding the committee of the meeting on the 7th in regard to exempt positions. Councilman Herb commented on the inadequate notices of hearings, and felt that the Staff should check to see how much publicity could be given to these, as well as publishing in other papers in MOTION: addition to our legal Tribune Review requirements. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO HAVE THE CITY PLANNER CHECK TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO PUBLICH AGENDAS IN THE NEWSPAPERS SUCH AS THE WESTERN SUN OR SEATTLE PAPERS, AND ANY OTHER ALTERNATIVE INVESTIGATION FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE MOTION CARRIED. Council was advised that the City Council agendas had been on Cable Television for approximately 9 months. Councilman Herb.memtioned the seminar being held for three days in June in Olympia, and he felt that a although the cost of attending was expensive at $200, it would be worthwhile for someone from the council or city staff to attend and report back. It was decided to discuss at next week's council meeting the possibility of sending a representative to this June 9-11 seminar. MOTION: M.A.A. Ron Whaley asked for a date for hearing on approval of Brookacres PRD, and A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO SET THIS AGENDA ITEM FOR APRIL 27. MOTION CARRIED. M.A.A. Whaley read a letter from Edlyn Soccer Club. asking to be placed on the April 20 council agenda in order to discuss the Park and Recreation policy regarding the Edmonds Junior High field MOTION: facility. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE APRIL 20 COUNCIL AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: In response to a request from Staff, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT THE REPORT ON THE APRIL 13 AGENDA FROM ENGINEER ON STUDY OF WATER -SEWER RATES AND FUTURE FUNDING OF WATER -SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND BE MOVED TO MAY 11 MEETING AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. :A.meno was read from Herb Gilbo, announcing that an article written by Jack Mitchell and Ken Kukuk appeared in a recent Water & Sewage Works publication. Council was advised to let Judie know by April 16 who would be attending the dinner meeting of -the -- Association of Snohomish Council Cities and Towns on April 22 at the Moose Lodge in Maryville. Councilman Gould said he planned to attend. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION A gentleman in the audience told council that he was representative for the people in the Esperance area who were opposed to annexation, and he asked if he could present a petition with approximately 1000 signatures at the meeting when this would again be discussed. He was advised that the petition could be presented at any time, and that he should file it with the City Clerk. HEARING: P.C. RESOLUTION 499 - RECOMMENDING REZONE, BODINE'S ADDITION Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution 499, recommending rezone'from RS-6 to RML, Lot 1, Bodine's Addition. City Planner Joe Wallis explained that this was a contract rezone in the Paradise Lane area, and he gave a brief history of the requests submitted in the past from this area. He also projected on the screen a drawing of the comprehensive plan and proposed rezone; showed the • zoning map of the surrounding area; and then projected slides taken in the,vicini.ty of the request. He noted that the number of allowed building units was 17 under the RMH designation, and the platter proposes 13. The site plan proposal was shown, and after.reading the highlights of the agreement and covenants, signed by R. M. and Beverly Baltzell, the City Planner recommended the contract rezone as presented. It was noted that there seemed to be some question as to applicant and owner of this.property, and the Attorney advised that this would be unquestionably resolved before any- thing is signed by the city. Phil Sawers, architect for the applicant, told council that there would actually,be a lesser lot coverage than the original proposed. There would be a height of 25 to 30 feet at the peak of the roof, with 12 units placed.in 3 living stories. He pointed out the plans for parking'on the site plan, and this would be in the existing RS zone. Hearing was then opened. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson stated that the hearing would be in three segments: (1) Those people who wished to speak in favor; (2) those opposed; and (3) anyone with additional comments to add. No one wished to speak in favor at this time. Warren LaFon, 546 Paradise Lane, questioned the removal of the multiple designation from the area on the comprehensive plan, and City Planner Wallis answered that he was not aware of removal from the plan, and it was apparently taken off when the street went through the area, but the platter was talking about fewer units than the present zoning allows. Attorney Wallace explained the loss of the grandfather rights on the property, and that they were faced with a situation now where they cannot use the RS-6 area for parking. Bud Wheat, 545 Paradise Lane, said he was curious as to how the building would eventually be, and Edward Miller, 549 Paradise Lane, said he could not see having this number of additional cars in the area with no sidewalks and so many children. Mr. LeFon had a question on the low water pressure and what impact this would have on it. City Engineer Larson said this was the first indication he had that there was low water pressure in this area,and he would look into it. The building should have no effect. No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. Councilman Carns said he would support the rezone, especially since they planned to go from 17 to 410 MOTION: 12 units. Following some council discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO INCORPORATE THE CON- TRACT REZONE: THAT THE APPLICANT PREPARE A SKETCH FOR A 10 FT. SETBACK FROM SR 104; THAT A MAX- IMUM NUMBER OF 12 UNITS BE ALLOWED AND THE BUILDING NOT BE EXTENDED INTO THE RS-6 ZONE; THAT THE APPLICANT ALSO PREPARE A SKETCH AND AMEND THE AGREEMENT AND COVENANTS TO AGREE WTIH THE CHANGES AS PRESENTED AND TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE PREPARED ORDINANCE; WITH LAND SCREENING PLANS FOR THE PARKING LOTS AND SHOWING ELEVATIONS FOR THE TOPS OF THE BUILDINGS. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCIL- MAN NORDQUIST VOTING AGAINST. HEARING: P.C. RESOLUTION 502 - TO PERMIT AUCTIONS IN BC WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS lu 10013 MOTION MOTION Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution 502, recommending approval of a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to permit auctions in BC zone with certain restrictions. Councilman Carns noted that according to the code, a councilman may reveal a potential con- flict of interest, and if any councilman wishes to have him then step down, he would. He stated that he may or may not engage in auctions at Old Milltown in -the future. Councilman Clement said he thought Councilman Carns could participate in the discussion, but if his vote was a deciding factor, he should abstain from voting. After a brief discussion on the subject, Councilman Carns did step down from the council table and did not participate nor vote. City Planner Joe Wallis gave a brief report on the Planning Commission proposal, and read from the Exhibit "A". He recommended the amendment. Hearing was opened. No one in the audience wished to comment on this, and the hearing was declared closed. There followed council discussion, including wording of the section under Exhibit "A", and questions on the conditional use permit required. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE CONSISTENT WITH PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 502, WITH THE INSERTION OF THE WORD "BUSINESSES" AFTER THE WORD "AUCTION(S)" AND THE WORD "AND" INSERTED AFTER "LIVESTOCK AUCTION" UNDER EXHIBIT "A AND A THIRD CRITERIA OF TIME BE ALLOWED. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED TO AMEND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, TO INCLUDE A STIPULA- TION THAT NO AUCTION BE HELD AFTER THE HOUR OF 10 P.M. There followed discussion on locations of auctions, time they might be held, and various reasons why they might be regulated as to time. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS THEN TAKEN ON THE AMENDMENT, WITH COUNCILMEN GOULD AND NORDQUIST VOTING IN FAVOR; ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN AGAINST; CARNS ABSTAINING FROM VOTING,AND THE AMENDMENT FAILED TO CARRY. VOTE WAS THEN TAKEN ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION, AND THIS CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN CARNS NOT VOTING. PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR PLAN CHECK AND PLUMBING FEES Building Official Harry Whitcutt reported that at council request, this had been referred to the Board of Appeals for review and recommendation. He then presented the proposal and recommended ,paissage .of.-. the ordinance. incorporating the revisions. There was discussion:-centering.,on :the lack of people in the audience who might be interested in these fee changes, and following this, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM TO APRIL 27 FOR HEARING ON PLAN CHECK AND PLUMBING FEES ORDINANCE AND PUBLISH, AS WELL AS SEE THAT INTERESTED PARITES ARE NOTIFIED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSIDERATION OF PARK IMPROVEMENT G.O. BOND ISSUE - PRESENTATION U 1 1 is Recreation Director Rod Garretson reported that the Park Board wished to ask council if they might be authorized to proceed with a plan to find specitically what the citizens of Edmonds want in regard to park improvements. This would be directed towards consideration of a park improvement G.O. bond issue. They would suggest a series of neighborhood meetings to hear from the residents their views on park improvements, neighborhood parks, and a possible bond issue. They would then report the findings to council, on whether or not the citizens might support a bond issue. With council approval, they would then put together a' bond issue program and again take this to a • second series of neighborhood meetings to present to the people the cost and areas that would be involved. Herb White, member of the Park Board, told council the money involved might amount to $750,000, or two separate issues of $350,000 for park improvements and $4000,000 for Yost Park pool cover. Some of this would get IAC matching monies. The proposal tonight, Rod told coouncil, was to get approval and authorization to proceed as noted. MOTION: There was some discussion on the means of contacting the people. IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT COUNCIL APPROVE .THE PARK BOARD PLAN TO SURVEY THE PUBLIC ON A PROPOSED BOND ISSUE FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE MOTION CARRIED. Since Director Garretson had assured council that the survey would begin immediately if authorized, MOTION: COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE PROPOSED PARK BOND ISSUE BE GIVEN ON MAY 25 BY DIRECTOR GARRETSON. APPROVAL PRELIMINARY PLAT - WESTMONT VIEW City Planner Wallis gave a report on this plat with the aid of a projected site plan and slides of area. This is a 10 lot subdivision in the northend of Edmonds, north of 164th S.W. and west of Meadowdal'e Road. Wes Johnson, applicant, spoke about the grading, storm and sanitary sewers in the area, and said at the time of the original plat, there was preliminary approval on the second. However, the time limit had now expired and it was being resubmitted. Engineer Leif Larson advised council that Lots 3,4, and 5 would require pumping to connect to the sewer system. Councilman Nordquist was concerned with the pumping, but was assured by the Engineer that this was allowable in this type of situation. MOTION: Following some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WESTMONT VIEW #2, AND THE MOTION CARRIED. 11 'At this point, Councilman Herb noted that there seemed to be several people in the audience MOTION: interested in*the proposed PRD ordinance further down on the agenda, and he THEREFORE MADE A MOTION'THAT COUNCIL TAKE THE PRD AGENDA=I,TEM NEXT, OUT OF ORDER. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. APPROVAL PRELIMINARY PLAT - OLIN'S ADDITION City Planner Wallis projected drawings of the area zoning map, proposed plat, and showed slides of the property and surrounding area. This is a 5 lot subdivision between 80th AVe. W. and Olympic View Drive at 181st Place S.W. MOTION: City Engineer Leif Larson recommended approval. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OLIN'S ADDITION. Robert Olin, platter, commented on the access roads. There followed council discussion, and Mayor Pro Tem Anderson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to comment on this plat. No one wished to speak against it. THE MOTION AND SECOND WERE, HOWEVER, WITHDRAWN. There followed some further MOTION: discussion by council on the road system. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MADE A MOTION, SECONED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT THE PLAT OF OLIN'S ADDITION BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED, WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT THE PAVED SURFACE OF THE STREET BE HELD TO THE 20':FT. MINIMUM STANDARDS, MOTION CARRIED. REPORT ON BIDS - IOTH AND MAPLE PROPERTY SALE City Engineer Leif Larson reported that bids had been opened by the City Clerk on April 1, 1976 at 2:00 P.M. for the salve of the property at the southwest corner of loth and Maple. Two bids had been received. Glenn Granger bid $9,150 on Lot "A", $8,450 on Lot "B", $8,450 on Lot "C", and $8,450 on Lot "D". Michael L. Shelly bid on Lot "A" only, $8,525. Engineer Larson stated that the minimum bid established by council was $8,000 per lot. Although • only two bids were received, there had been many inquireies from several advertisements placed in many papers in the area. He recommended award for all four lots be made to Glenn Granger, the high bidder. 1 1, 0 MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO AWARD THE BIDS ON ALL FOUR LOTS TO GLENN GRANGER, HIGH BIDDER, FOR A TOTAL SUM OF $34,500. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED PRD ORDINANCE City Planner Joe Wallis briefed council on the proposed ordinance, noting that a survey had been taken of the citizens, wherein approximately 76% of the answers received answered in the affirm- ative for open space in the city. He stated that the PRD had been widely advertised in the past, and there had been a series of meetings; it had appeared on the Planing Commission agenda about 9 times, and this was the third scheduling before council. He advised that this PRD would adapt dwelling units to the site, and there would be no increase in'density.- It would in fact-a-Ylow a slight decrease from the present ordinance, because the streets are not counted under the new ordinance. He recommended approval. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson brought to council attention the two letters that had been received in regard to this tiem; and that were included in the council packets. He then opened the hearing, with the suggestion that council hear those in favor first; then those against; and lastly any additional comments that had not previously been made. Ken Matson, 216 Pine, said he commended the Planning Dept. on the proposed ordinance to deal with land problems before the problems ar:iise.. E.l.izabeth Sears said she was a biologist and teacher, and she thought this would be good use of environmentally sensitive sites. Another gentleman in favor said this would allow design to fit the lot, subject to review by the city. John Soderlind, Renton, stated he favored the PRD, as it gives the opportunity to build and save trees and other aesthetic areas. He commented that he was not a developer, but a Boeing supervisor. Bob Caspers, 9th Avenue, was in favor. He felt it would eliminate grid development and it also permits planning to suit an area. Douglas Jackson, 84th P1. W., stated that he was professor of geography, and he felt the PRD. concept applied to large tracts of land, but that it now was to be applied to small lots where it does no make good sense. He felt it was a good concept where needed to preserve -large tracts. Roger Hertr.ich, 1020 Puget Drive, stated that he thought the PRD is a good idea, but allowing townhouses and duplexes in RS zones is still multiple dwellings=in single aones. He said he was against a wall of buildings such as those constructed near Five Corners, where clustering of units is of benefit only to the builder. George R. Jones, 86th P1. W., was concerned that the so-called common areas would become junkyards if not kept up; that if use of the 20% space is to leave a ravine, it might become a dumping ground. Ann Saling, who had written a letter to council in objection to objection to the proposed PRD ordinance, said the present 5 acres ordinance is already on the boods and seems sufficient. She said she couldn't see having to consider the needs of the developer. Speculators purchased lots that were essentially unbuild- able in the hopes of a new PRD such as the one proposed, for smaller areas. A. W. Freed, 7th Ave. S., who also wrote a letter to council in opposition, stated that all citizens wanted to preserve as many natural areas as possible, but the PRD as now drafted was for the benefit of a limited group of people. There was no one else who wished to add comments, and the hearing was closed. Councilman Gellert -said he was concerned with "common" land under the PRD. Councilman Herb stated that he would delete the portion on the Amenities Design Board in the PRD prodecure. Councilman Clement said that there were three things that seemed to be identified by the speakers tonight, that the ordinance either accomplishes or does not accomplish: (1) to preserve or not preserve open space; and the question is what is significant open space; (2) to preserve or not to preserve natural or historic features, and what are significant natural or historic features; and (3) whether or not duplex housing is less desireable or -less valuable to the community 412 than single detached houses. Councilman Gellert again voiced his concern on common areas and proper maintenance of these. Councilman Carns said one major .concern was that i:t would allow undevelopable lots of be built upon and a cluster of theree, for example, would then leave un- buildable areas such as a ravine for the open space, and he suggested that council not allow any PRO of less than one acre. Councilman Gould said he would favor larger than one acre minimum size; maybe four acres to start, and then consider a lesser area. Councilman Clement .commented on how differently some plats might have been developed under the PRO concept, and stated that the price mechanism by itself is going to force certain areas; that developers are not going to give away the land. MOTION: COUNCILMAN HERB THEN MADE A MOTION THAT THE PRD ORDINANCE AS DRAFTED BE ADOPTED, WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT THE AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD PROCEDURE BE DELETED. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. MOTION: Following this, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT THE ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO REDRAFT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: THAT UNDER THE GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS, A MINIMUM PROVISION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF A SUBDIVISION IN THE ZONE BE APPLIED: THAT A PRD CANNOT BE APPLIED IN A SHORT SUBDIVISION SITUATION: THAT IN SECTION .1.2.1.4.063 (4), THAT IT BE SPECIFIED THAT 20% OF THE NET DEVELOPABLE LAND BE OPEN SPACE AND IN THE SAME SUBSECTION, 7 (a) BE DELETED: AND THAT THE ATTORNEY FIND AN APPROPRIATE DICTION TO ENUNCIATE THE CITY'S POWER TO EITHER REVIEW OR REQUIRE SUFFICIENT MAINTENANCE OF COMMON SPACE. COUNCILMAN GOULD THEN MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION, TO STATE THAT THE PROPOSED CHANGES BE MODIFIED TO STRIKE THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE, AND THE PRD ONLY APPLY TO LOT SIZES OF 3 ACRES OR LARGER. THERE WAS NO SECOND TO THIS AMENDMENT, AND THE ORIGINAL MOTION THEN CARRIED. PROPOSED LEASEHOLD ORDINANCE 1 The proposed leasehold ordinance, which the attorney had presented at the March 23 council meeting, would impose a leasehold excise tax from and after January 1, 1976, pursuant to Chapter 61, Laws of • 1975-76 Second Extraordinary session, Laws of the State of Washington. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL- MAN HERB THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE #1833 BE PASSED, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR PRO TEM TO SIGN THE AGREE- MENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. MOTION CARRIED. PREPAYMENT ORDINANCE - LID 193 MOTION:. The prepayment ordinance for LID 193 was presented by the Attorney, and IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE #1834 BE PASSED, CASH PREPAYMENT PERIOD EXPIRATION FOR LID 193, AND THE MOTION CARRIED. There was no further business on the council agenda, and the.meeting was adjourned at 11:25 P.M. IR E VARNEY MORAN4 City Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor April 13, 1976 ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Harve Harrison in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds. Civic Center, with all councilmen present except Anderson, who was attending a seminar in Oregon. APPROVAL -OF MINUTES Minutes of teh regular meeting of April 6 had been posted, mailed and distributed, and Councilman Gellert commented that at the bottom of page 1, Councilman Nordquist's motion should have the word • "attempt' inserted before 'to resolve the problem in 2 weeks'. Minutes were then approved as amended. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Gellert inquired as to what legally do tree cutting restrictions on a plat mean? It was noted that there was no "legal" meaning as such; that the city has had a policy to retrict cutting of trees by the developer, and try to reach an agreement as to which trees can be saved, which will be topped or limbed, etc. This is designed to prevent scalping of lots by the builder, which makes building the homes easier. However, this tree cutting restriction is only until such time as the property is sold. Councilman Clement asked M.A.A. Whaley about the present status of the CETA employees. Mr. Whaley reported that tomorrow, April 14, at 10:30 A.M. the outcome will be known. Councilman Gould advised council that at the March 30 work meeting, Councilman Carns had been selected to serve on the committee of elected officials of the ciW es involved under Public Law 92-500, the plan for secondary sewer treatment, and that since that time he and Councilman Carns had discussed this, and were in agreement that since Councilman Gould had a great deal of interest in this, he would like to volunteer to serve. Councilman Carns therefore will be replaced by Council- man Gould. Mayor Harrison reported that the Civil Service Commission had brought to his attention that they would like to appoint their own secretary. The work load has become too heavy for a full time city employee to -devote this much time to Civil Service duties. The Mayor stated that he felt it was to the city's advantage to let the Commission appoint its own secretary, and it would mean appropriationg about $1500 for the balance -of the year to fund this -and cover other expenses. A secretary would be paid $4.50 per hour, with no fringe benefits. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCIL- MAN GOULD THAT AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1500 BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE CIVIL n U