02/18/1992 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT
TO FEBRUARY 25 APPROVAL
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 18, 1992
The meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Laura M. Hall at the Library
Plaza Room, 650 Main Street. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT
Laura M. Hall, Mayor
Jeff Palmer, Council President
Steve Dwyer, Councilmember
Dave Earling, Councilmember
Michael W. Hall, Councilmember
Bill Kasper, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember
Brett Shirley, Student Representative
CONSENT AGENDA
Items (C), (D), (E), (K) were removed from the Consent Agenda.
STAFF
Art Housler, Admin. Serv. Dir.
Peter Hahn, Comm. Serv. Dir.
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Dan Prinz, Police Chief
Mike Springer, Asst. Fire Chief
Arville Ohlde, Parks & Rec. Mgr.
Noel Miller, Public Works Supt.
Jeff Wilson, Planning Supervisor
Rhonda March, City Clerk
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Barb Mehlert, Recorder
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO
APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. THE APPROVED ITEMS ARE AS
FOLLOWS:
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11,1992
?O'F) APPROVAL OF ARTS FESTIVAL CONTRACT FOR 1992
(G) APPROVAL OF SURVEYING AND SOILS EXPENDITURES RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS
- J FACILITY
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,,! H) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 739 COMMENDING BOB BOWER, WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT SUPERVISOR
(I) APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT WITH SHELDON & ASSOCIATES ON CRITICAL
AREAS CONTRACT ($1,655)
(J) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR ONE 6' X 10'X 6' STEEL TRENCH BOX AND TWO
4' X 10' X 6' STEEL BOXES FOR SHORING ($12,330)
r APPROVAL OF CITY OF EDMONDS POSITION PAPER REGARDING EDMONDS FERRY DOCK
„N" LOCATION (Item (C) on the Consent Agenda)
�' Councilmember Hall opposes the Position Paper regarding the ferry dock location. COUNCILMEMBER
KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE ITEM (C) WITH
THE CHANGES SO NOTED AT THE COUNCIL RETREAT ON FEBRUARY 14 AND 15. MOTION
CARRIED.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FROM STATE CONTRACT ONE GMC SIERRA ONE -TON CAB AND
CHASSIS WITH DUMP BED FOR CEMETERY ($17,801.06 INCL. W.S.S.T). (Item (D) on the Consent
Agenda)
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO
APPROVE ITEM (D) WITH THE PROVISION THAT RECORDS BE KEPT OVER THE NEXT YEAR AS
TO THE UTILIZATION OF THE TRUCK BY PARKS AND RECREATION, GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
DIVISION, AND TO REIMBURSE BACK TO THE CEMETERY THAT PRO-RATA OF COST.
Council President Palmer inquired what fund the other portion would come out of. Councilmember Kasper
replied the Parks and Recreation budget in 1993. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2869 VACATING A PORTION OF THE UNOPENED 174TH STREET S.W. RIGHT-
OF-WAY, LYING WEST OF 68TH AVE. W. (APPLICANT: ADENA NORTON/FILE ST-4-91) (Item E on the
Consent Agenda)
Councilmember Nordquist is against this vacation as he feels this is a new philosophy and policy for the City when
there is an abandonment of a public right-of-way or public piece of property. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE ITEM (E). MOTION CARRIED
with Councilmember Petruzzi abstained as he was not present in the previous public hearing, and Council
President Palmer voting no.
APPROVAL OF REVISED CONTRACT FOR COUNCIL RESOURCE PERSON (Item (K) on the Consent
Agenda)
Mayor Hall noted the City has one or two other "19 hour" employees in the City, one of which is looking for
benefits also. It was noted Councilmember Kasper originally drafted the Council Resource contract. Mayor Hall
said the Council Resource Person position is unique in the fact that the position takes direction from the City
Council as opposed to the Mayor.
Council President Palmer said a copy of the revised contract was included in Council packets this evening, along
with Proposed Ordinance 2870 which states the Council Resource Person is a Contract Employee in a separate
category than other regular part- time employees in the City.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO
APPROVE ITEM (K) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE 2870. MOTION
CARRIED.
AUDIENCE
Jan Phillips, 7100156th St. S.W., Edmonds, suggested the Council discuss on a future agenda, the subject of the
voo,
two term limitations that currently exists on Board and Commissions. Ms. Phillips feels the City is losing good
people by limiting them to two terms.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION 739 HONORING BOB BOWER FOR HIS SERVICE AS WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR.
Mayor Hall commended Bob Bower for his service to the City, and Council President Palmer read Resolution 739
to Mr. Bower which publicly commended Mr. Bower for his efforts during his tenure as Wastewater Treatment
Plant Supervisor.
Mr. Bower thanked the Mayor, Council, and various staff members.
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES HONORING 1991 RETIRING BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
Mayor Hall presented plaques to the following individuals:
Eleanor Granmo, Arts Commission 1984 - 1991
Linda Goodrick, Arts Commission 1986 - 1991
Louise Stevens, Sister City Commission 1990 -1991
Geraldine Buchmeier, Library Board 1983 - 1991
Sherrie Claussen, Planning Board 1983 - 1991 (not present)
Janet Phillips, Planning Board 1984 - 1991
Dean Nordquist, Planning Board 1986 - 1991
The Mayor and Council thanked all the retiring Board and Commission members for their service and valuable
time.
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Staff Report and Recommendation
Rob Chave, Planning Manager, said the applicant has applied for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and
a concurrent Rezone of approximately 5.26 acres from Single -Residential - 8,000 square feet (RS-8) to Multiple
Residential - Medium Density (RM-2.4). Mr. Chave said the Planning Board held a public hearing on this
application on November 13, 1991, and upon review of the Staff Advisory Report and consideration of the
testimony entered during the public hearing, the Board adopted a recommendation to deny the requested
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezone. Staff recommendation is to adopt the recommendations of the
Planning Board and deny the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment and concurrent Rezone.
It was noted the Mayor and Councilmembers were provided with a total of five letters from citizens regarding this
subject prior to the current hearing. Those letters were displayed in Council Chambers for public viewing. In
light of the letters received by the Council, City Attorney Scott Snyder asked if there were any members of the
audience who objected to the participation of any of the Councilmembers in the subject hearing. No objections
were noted.
Public Testimon
Jurgen Sauerland, Lovell, Sauerland & Associates, representative for the applicant, said the applicant did not
receive a copy of the recommendation from the Planning Board. City Attorney Scott Snyder asked Mr. Sauerland
if the applicant had objections to the hearing in light of this fact, and Mr. Sauerland replied negatively. Mr.
Sauerland said the applicant does not have a site specific plan at present, however, that will be addressed at a later
date. Mr. Sauerland said the applicant simply wants to have the zoning in place for future development, which
entails an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and concurrent rezone to multi -family. The applicant said it is
a logical rezone because other areas surrounding the subject property are already zoned for purposes other than
single family. The applicant stated he has owned the subject property anywhere from 20 - 25 years and that no
development has taken place during that time. The applicant, Dr. Suchert, said he would like to see a quality
neighborhood developed.
Albert Cohen, 20820 Hillcrest Place, Edmonds was opposed to the requested rezone for reasons including
increased traffic.
Todd Gruenhagen, 21035 Shell Valley Way, Edmonds, was opposed to the rezone for reasons including potential
drainage problems and resulting change in the character of the neighborhood.
Rick Spellman, 21016 Shell Valley Way, Edmonds, was opposed to the rezone because he feels it goes against the
City's Master Plan. Mr. Spellman said this is a major change to the Master Plan which should not take place at
the present time.
John McLean, 21109 Pioneer Way, Edmonds, opposed the rezone and said the proposal is inconsistent with the
majority of the minimum criteria set out for a rezone.
Mike Wiggins, 21021 Pioneer Way, opposed the rezone stating the rezone is purely for financial gain on behalf of
the applicant, and would be detrimental to the neighborhood.
Mike Monroe, 20910 88th Pl. West, opposed the rezone stating the requirements of a rezone are not present and
feels it would change the character of the neighborhood.
Bill Fisher, 21000 Pioneer Way, gave the City Clerk a picture of his home built in the hill side, marked Exhibit 1
by the City Clerk, which Mr. Fisher said indicated the type of home he envisioned to be built on the subject
property. Mr. Fischer feels multi -family development would be a detriment to the area.
Brad Bettger, 8417 Main Street, produced a petition from residents at Parkview Firs Condominiums opposing the
rezone. The petition was given to the City Clerk and subsequently marked Exhibit 2. Mr. Betker opposes the
property being developed for anything more than what the planned density calls for.
Council Discussion and Action
The Council felt the proposed rezone would change the character of the neighborhood. The Council said the
area was definitely geared for single family, and it was noted that there exists a high demand for single family
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residences, and the applicant had stated he has been approached numerous times in the past by individuals
wanting to buy the property for single family development use. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO UPHOLD THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING
BOARD, AND TO DENY THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND CONCURRENT REZONE OF APPROXIMATELY 5.26 ACRES FROM
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL, FILE NOS. R-6-88 & CDC-5-88).
MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON PROPOSED CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE
' Staff Report and Recommendation
Rob Chave, Planning Manager, referenced the Agenda Packet and numerous exhibits attached. Mr. Chave stated
GMA mandates the City adopt an interim Critical Areas Ordinance by March 1, 1992. Mr. Chave said the
Planning Board has reviewed and recommended to the City Council, the adoption of the draft Critical Areas
Ordinance. Mr. Chave pointed out the draft is a result of work done by staff, the City's consultant, and the
Planning Board with public input as well. Mr. Chave said it is also Staffs recommendation to adopt the draft
interim Critical Areas Ordinance.
Mr. Chave supplied the Council with recent Planning Board Minutes which spoke to this topic.
Public Testimony
Stephen Penland, 18719 Olympic View Drive, Wildlife Biologist with the State Department of Wildlife, stated the
interim ordinance is a good ordinance; however, Mr. Penland addressed some suggestions to the Council, and
noted he would further address these to the Council in the form of a letter. Mr. Penland volunteered to answer
any questions the Council may have regarding wildlife and growth management. With regards to the March 1
deadline, Mr. Penland said he recently talked to Department of Community Development and their general
position on this is as long as local jurisdictions are making a good faith effort and making progress, they would
not be penalized for not complying with the deadline.
Jack Bevan, 19210 94th West, stated the City would have a difficult time if they adopted the interim ordinance
without thorough study. Mr. Bevan said once it is on the books, it would be difficult to remove. Mr. Bevan
addressed the issue of senate bills and the fact that this may be posturing bills.
Jurgen Sauerland, noted he would like one of his staff members to make a recommendation to the City at a future
date regarding this subject.
Erik Thuesen, 17926 Talbot Road, said he believes the City does have most of the ordinances in structure already
which handle many of the issues in questions. Mr. Thuesen feels the real issue is density and mitigation.
Bjorn Thuesen, 322 Main Street, feels this is a very difficult situation which requires thorough study.
Council Discussion and Action
Councilmembers expressed their concern over the sheer magnitude of the materials provided, and expressed their
desire to have additional time to study the information before them. Councilmember Kasper stated the
information provided contained material already in Edmonds' Code, and said he would like to see information
pertaining to the changes that the Growth Management Act alone would dictate. The majority of the
Councilmembers felt there was too much duplication of information, and the City should move cautiously in
adopting the interim ordinance..
Councilmember Dwyer felt the Council should move ahead with the process. Councilmember Dwyer was
concerned the City would not be in compliance if they stretched the process out. Councilmember Dwyer feels the
Council is going to be given a great number of items relating to GMA and said the Council needs to process those
items when they come up and not get backlogged.
Mayor Hall noted the March 1 date was "soft" and feels the City would not be penalized if it went beyond that
date.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER TO
CONSIDER THIS A FIRST READING. MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Dwyer voting no.
Councilmember Palmer suggested continuing this item until February 25th to discuss it further, and the majority
of the Councilmembers agreed. Planning Manager Rob Chave said the purpose of the interim ordinance was to
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provide the City with "something on the books", and Mr. Chave noted any concerns after the interim adoption
could be addressed over the next year.
Council President Palmer asked Mayor Hall what her recommendation was regarding this subject, and Mayor
Hall replied she was not ready to make a recommendation at this time, and would wait until all public testimony
was brought forth.
After continued discussion, the majority of the Council felt the City would not be penalized for not adopting an
interim ordinance by March 1 if they showed a sincere effort in progressing toward that goal.
Dyanne Sheldon, Sheldon & Associates, addressed many issues for the Council that arose including criteria for
buffers.
This item was continued to February 25, 1992 for continued discussion.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL TO DISCUSS
ITEM 10 AT THE PRESENT TIME. MOTION CARRIED.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH J. C.
DRAGGOO AND ASSOCIATES FOR COMPLETION OF THE FIVE-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PARK AND
OPEN SPACE PLAN ($25,000).
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COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH J.C.
DRAGGOO AND ASSOCIATES FOR COMPLETION OF THE FIVE-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PARK
B AND OPEN SPACE PLAN ($25,000). MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON ADB DECISION REGARDING HEIGHT RESTRICTION FOR FREESTANDING SIGN AT
" HARBOR SQUARE INN (APPLICANT/APPELLANT: BERRY NEON/HARBOR SQUARFJFILE NOS. AP-22-
91 & ADB-96-91)
Staff report and Recommendation
Rob Chave, Planning Manger, stated the applicant/appellant has filed an appeal of the Architectural Design
Board's decision to restrict the height of a proposed freestanding sign for Harbor Square Inn. Mr. Chave stated
on December 4, 1991, the A.D.B. reviewed the application by the applicant for a 25-foot tall freestanding sign.
Upon review of the proposal and testimony of the applicant, the A.D.B. adopted a decision to grant a
freestanding sign, but restrict the maximum height to 15-feet instead of the requested 25-feet. It was the
recommendation of Staff to abide by the Hearing Examiner's decision.
Public Testimony
Stephen Tornow, representative for the applicant, stated the 25' sign is the maximum allowed by Code. Mr.
Tornow stated the trees in the complex are annually trimmed at 15 feet to 18 feet and would block the sign if it
was installed at 15 feet overall height.
Karl Ruether, Manager for Harbor Inn, stated the 15-foot sign approved by the A.D.B. does not allow the sign to
be visible on State Route 104 due to the fact the existing trees are at 15-18 feet high.
Council Discussion and Action
It was the consensus of the Council that the proposed sign height of 25 feet was a reasonable request.
Councilmember Dwyer stated this is a good example why appeals come before the Council versus other channels.
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO
UPHOLD THE APPEAL AND ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SIGN AS PROPOSED BY
THE APPLICANT WITH THE SUBSTITUTION OF THE LANGUAGE "MEETING FACILITY" AND THE
DELETION OF THE READER BOARD. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON APPLICATION BY WILL VASQUEZ CONSTRUCTION, ET. AL. FOR THE PRELIMINARY
SUBDMSION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.71 ACRES INTO 6 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS IN AN RS-6 ZONE
LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 701 BIRCH PLACE (APPLICANT: WILL VASQUEZ CONST., ET.
AL./FILE NO. P-1-91)
Staff Report and Recommendation
Planning Supervisor, Jeff Wilson, stated the applicant has applied for approval of a preliminary subdivision of
approximately 1.71 acres in an RS-6 zone into 6 single-family lots. In addition, the applicant has submitted an
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application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow grading in excess of 500-cubic yards associated with the
development of the proposed plat. On November 21, 1991, the Hearing Examiner held a public hearing to receive
testimony regarding the proposed Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit application. On December 11,
1991, the Hearing Examiner issued his Findings, Recommendation and Decision for both the Conditional Use
Permit application and the Preliminary Plat Application. Upon review of all the public testimony and the Staffs
Advisory Report, the Hearing Examiner issued a recommendation for approval of the proposed Preliminary Plat
and the Conditional Use Permit for grading, subject to certain conditions which are listed on Exhibit 3 of the
Agenda Memo. Mr. Wilson said it is also Staff recommendation to abide by the Hearing Examiner. Mr. Wilson
presented a view foil which showed the vicinity map and subject property.
As a procedural matter, COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
EARLING TO EXTEND THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
Public Testimon
Jurgen Sauerland, Lovell, Sauerland & Associates, representative for the applicant, said the applicant concurs
with the recommendations from the Hearing Examiner on both the Conditional Use Permit and the Preliminary
Plat application, however, the applicant has requested the Council's a clarification regarding the Hearing
Examiner's decision regarding whether Birch Place is to be a public or private right-of-way. Mr. Sauerland said
the Preliminary Plat included the public roadway. Mr. Sauerland feels it should be a public roadway and the
Council may want to remove the designation of "private right-of-way".
Ned Laurine, 1233 7th Ave. S., said he is in favor of the project, however, opposes the walkway.
R. Anthony Reynolds,1234 8th Ave. S., said he is in favor of the project and opposes the walkway.
Bill Moran, 712 Elm Place West, said he is in favor of the project and opposes the walkway. Mr. Moran also
stated his concern for potential drainage problems.
Council Discussion and Action
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO ADOPT
THE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE HEARING
EXAMINER IN HIS REPORT DATED DECEMBER 11, 1991 AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STIPULATED BY THE
HEARING EXAMINER.
Councilmember Nordquist asked about the question of public or private right-of-way.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PALMER AGREED TO INCLUDE IN THE MOTION THE DESIGNATION TO A
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. THE SECONDER AGREED. MOTION CARRIED.
�} STATUS OF APPROVED 1991-1993 TRIENNIAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
,, i p' ,7_ _ �p PROTECTS AND DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL AMENDMENT TO APPROVED 1991 PROJECT FOR A
0 CANOPY OVER THE ENTRY WAY AT THE SOUTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER.
Staff Report and Recommendation
Jeff Wilson, Planning Supervisor, stated in February of 1991, the City submitted three projects to the Community
Development Block Grant committee for consideration in the 1991-1993 triennial cycle which included:
Installation of a canopy over the entry at the South County Senior Center; Installation of handicap ramps at
numerous intersections; and, Installation of handicap accessible automatic doors to Civic buildings. Mr. Wilson
said the three projects were approved, however, it has been learned that the costs to provide the Senior Center
with entry weather protection will exceed the funded amount by at least $7,000. Mr. Wilson said the Council
must consider if it should be attempted to make-up the additional project cost, or potentially eliminate the
project. It was the recommendation of Staff to withdraw this project due to the shortfall in funds, and also the
conditions that will be put on the Senior Center grant by the County.
Council Discussion and Action
It was noted through Council inquiries, that the original estimates for canopy costs were not accurate figures and
could escalate even more. It was noted that the City did not go out to bid for this item as Staff said there was
insufficient time to do so because of the time frame involved in submitting an application for funding. The
Council felt the issue of installation of handicap ramps and handicap accessible automatic doors to Civic
buildings were most important, especially in light of the America with Disability Act. COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER FOR DISCUSSION, TO
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WITHDRAWAL THE THREE APPLICATIONS THAT WERE MADE FOR THE SENIOR CENTER AND
THAT THE FOLLOWING TWO PROJECTS BE SUBMITTED AS PROJECTS IN PLACE .OF THE
THREE: INSTALLATION OF HANDICAP RAMPS AT NUMEROUS INTERSECTIONS; AND
INSTALLATION OF HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE AUTOMATIC DOORS TO CIVIC BUILDINGS.
Under discussion, Councilmember Dwyer inquired if this motion was parallel to Staff recommendation, and
Councilmember Nordquist replied affirmatively, as his intent is to eliminate Item one on page one, which is the
installation of a canopy over the entry at the South County Senior Center, and also clarified that the number of
handicap ramps to be accomplished will depend on funding available. MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
6( Mayor Hall addressed the memorandum distributed to Council regarding the upcoming EMS rally on Monday,
February 24, 5:30 p.m. in the Library Plaza Room.
Mayor Hall stated a community blood drive will be held at the Senior Center on Monday, February 24 from 1:30
p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Hall referenced a draft letter that will go the residents in the Norma Beach/Picnic Point area. It was noted
the letter would be sent to all citizens who have made public comment at past Council Meetings. It was suggested
by Councilmember Nordquist to have the letter read into the record prior to it being mailed out. The Mayor and
Council were receptive to the idea.
Mayor Hall referenced a recent newspaper article regarding the idea of a Cross -Sound Bridge that comes up
occasionally. Mayor Hall said Peter Hahn has provided all Councilmembers with a "Cross Sound Study; The
Facts."
COUNCIL
Councilmember Petruzzi requested Staff to tab the exhibits contained in Council Agenda Packets that are over 20
pages in length.
Council President Palmer referenced a request from the Port to install a bulletin board in the Library Plaza
$' Room at the Port's expense. The Council felt this was a good idea, and would communicate this to the Port.
Council President Palmer noted Councilmember Petruzzi would now be the City's representative to the Edmonds
Visitors Bureau as well as Finance Committee member.
Council President Palmer referenced the fire engine the Fire Department is trying to sell. Council President
Palmer requested that if the City cannot find a buyer at a reasonable price, the fire engine should be retained by
the City for various uses.
Councilmember Dwyer referenced the Interpretive Letters that were given to him by the Planning Department.
Councilmember Dwyer feels the Council should pay special attention to these letters, as they are official looking
documents, in which a Court might grant rights to somebody in terms of what the City Code means.
Councilmember Dwyer said the Code is the responsibility of the City Council, not Staff. It was noted these
�1 Interpretive Letters would be distributed to all Councilmembers.
o Councilmember Dwyer said the Council has previously talked about appeals and the Council's role in appeals.
Councilmember Dwyer stated it is better that the people from the Harbor Inn took up a small amount of Council
time rather than having to go to Court.
Councilmember Dwyer thanked Council President Palmer for a successful Council Retreat. Councilmember
Dwyer said it was very productive and felt it was particularly timely due to the influx of new membership on the
Council, as well as having a newly elected Mayor. Councilmember Dwyer stated he was disappointed to learn,
however, that the Mayor was heard on the radio criticizing the Council for having a Retreat at the same time the
Mayor and Council were at the retreat. Mayor Hall replied she was not on the radio criticizing the retreat.
Student Representative Brett Shirley noted the Council may need longer Council Meetings, as it seems to him
they consistently run over the allotted time.
With no further business, Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m.
THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO FEBRUARY 25,1992 APPROVAL
THE OFFICIAL SIGNED COPY OF THESE MINUTESARE INX E CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
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AGENDA .
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING
7:00 - 10:00 P.M.
FEBRUARY 18, 1992
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 1992
(C) APPROVAL OF CITY OF EDMONDS POSITION PAPER REGARDING EDMONDS FERRY DOCK
LOCATION
(0) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FROM STATE CONTRACT ONE GMC SIERRA ONE -TON CAB
AND CHASSIS WITH DUMP BED FOR CEMETERY ($17,801.06 INCL. W.S.S.T.)
(E) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2869 VACATING A PORTION OF THE UNOPENED 174TH STREET
S.W. RIGHT-OF-WAY, LYING WEST OF 68TH AVE. W. (APPLICANT: ADENA
NORTON / FILE ST-4-91)
(F) APPROVAL OF ARTS FESTIVAL CONTRACT FOR 1992
(G) APPROVAL OF SURVEYING AND SOILS EXPENDITURES RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS
FACILITY
(H) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 739 COMMENDING BOB BOWER, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
SUPERVISOR
(I) APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT WITH SHELDON & ASSOCIATES ON CRITICAL
AREAS CONTRACT ($1655)
(J) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR ONE 6' X 10' X 6' STEEL TRENCH BOX AND
TWO 4' X 10' X 6' STEEL BOXES FOR SHORING ($12,330)
(K) APPROVAL OF REVISED CONTRACT FOR COUNCIL RESOURCE PERSON
2. AUDIENCE
3. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION 739 HONORING BOB BOWER FOR HIS SERVICE
AS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR
(5 MINUTES)
4. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES HONORING 1991 RETIRING BOARD AND COMMISSION
MEMBERS
(10 MINUTES)
5. HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND REZONE OF APPROXIMATELY 5.26 ACRES LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHWEST SIDE OF MAIN STREET, WEST OF FIVE CORNERS INTERSECTION, FROM
RS-8 TO RM-2.4 TO ALLOW 86 MULTIPLE -FAMILY UNITS
(APPLICANT: DR. ROBERT SUCHERT / FILE NOS. R-6-88 & CDC-5-88)
(45 MINUTES)
6. HEARING ON PROPOSED CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE
(60 MINUTES)
7. HEARING ON ADB DECISION REGARDING HEIGHT RESTRICTION FOR FREESTANDING
SIGN AT HARBOR INN (APPLICANT/APPELLANT: BERRY NEON/HARBOR SQUARE (15 MINUTES)
/FILE NOS. AP-22-91/ADS-96-91)
B. HEARING ON APPLICATION BY WILL VASQUEZ CONSTRUCTION, ET AL FOR
THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.71 ACRES INTO 6
SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS IN RS-6 ZONE LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 701 BIRCH
PLACE (APPLICANT: WILL VASQUES CONST., ET AL / FILE NO. P-1-91) (15 MINUTES)
9. REVIEW OF OPTIONS FOR 1991-93 TRIENNIAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL AMENDMENT TO APPROVED 1991 PROJECT
FOR A CANOPY OVER THE ENTRYWAY AT THE SOUTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER (10 MINUTES)
10. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH J.C. DRAGGOO
& ASSOCIATES FOR FIVE-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN ($25,000) 0 MINUTES)
11. MAYOR
12. COUNCIL
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND
PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE