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19790424 City Council Minutes636U • April 24, 1979 The regular meeting of t-he Edmonds City -Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro tem Ray Gould in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag salute, after which Mayor Harrison arrived. PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Harve Harrison, Mayor Charles Dibble., M.A.A. Mike Herb Leif Larson, Public Works Director Katherine Allen John LaTourelle, Community Development Director Phil Clement Art Housler, Finance Director John Nordquist Marlo Foster, Police Chief Ray Gould Fred Herzberg, City Engineer Tom Carns Jim Jessel, Parks & Recreation Manager. Larry Naughten Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Items (B), (C), (D), and (E) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED,,SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE ITEM (A) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, WHICH WAS THE ROLL CALL. MOTION CARRIED. APPROVAL OF MINUTES..OF APRIL 17, 1979. [Item (B) on Consent Agenda] Councilman Carns had three corrections .to the Minutes of April 17, 1979: (1) On page 5 in the motion regarding the -proposed Code amendments to add the RRB zone and delete the RMD zone, after • "THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED" should be added the words "WITH COUNCILMAN GOULD VOTING NO." (2) On page 6, in the motion to postpone indefinitely the Mayor's recommendations on the Sign Code, it should be indicated that Councilman Herb voted no. (3).On page 8, in the motion regarding the State's final design plan for Phase I of the 196th St. improvement, the words "MAPLEWOOD ARCH" should be changed to "MAPLEWOOD PARK" and the words following should be eliminated and be replaced with: "AND IN THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT DESIGN FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF THE ROAD WHERE 10' OF ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY IS NEEDED, 5' WILL BE TAKEN FROM EACH SIDE OF THE ROAD." Councilman Gould had one correction to the Minutes, on page 1,, the next to last line on the page, the words "for their opinion on this matter" should be eliminated and the sentence should read: "Councilman Gould asked the members of the press present if they were planning to attend." Mayor Harrison had one correction on page 6 of the Minutes, near the end of the paragraph with his recommendations on the Sign Code, his statement should read: "He further stated that if there is a majority agreement on any one of these points, the Sign Code MOTION: should be amended (rather than measured) to -that extent." COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 1979, AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT.OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (PONTIOUS) [Item (C) on Consent Agenda] This claim was from William R. Pontious in the amount of $1,897.20, based on a sewer map received from the City which showed a tee for sewer -hookup in front of his property. When the sewer contractor attempted to hook up to the tee there was none at that location, and Mr. Pontious was charged $1,800 plus tax of $97.20 for that day's work. He incurred an additional $2,000 charge for hookup to the main sewer line. His claim was for the charge made for the first attempt to connect to the nonexistent sewer tee. Councilman Carns inquired how this could have happened, and City Engineer Fred Herzberg responded that thi-s was a Lynnwood sewer line and the tee was indicated on the completion drawings. He also said there is a standard hold harmless clause on the permit with the contractor which may MOTION: take care of this. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE ITEM (C) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE VEHICLE FOR RECREATION DIVISION [Item (D) on Consent Agenda] • Councilman Carns asked why a utility vehicle was needed by the Recreation Division. Community Develop- ment Director John LaTourelle responded that they haul a lot of equipment and one of the employee's vehicles had been used for transporting equipment in the past. Councilman Nordquist commented that he had obtained a quote from another dealer and he related the figures for purchase and for lease. His lease figures were close to those in the recommendation from the Public Works Director. A discussion commenced regarding leasing vs. purchasing and although.it was noted that it generally is more expensive to lease than to purchase, Public Works Director Leif Larson said that with all of the accounting procedures and overhead the costs would be about the same to purchase or to lease. Councilman Gould noted that this item was budgeted and approved by :the Council in the budget. Mr. Larson noted that the budget was based.upon the Recreation Division's taking one of the older vehicles that was going to be replaced, but they are in such bad condition it was not felt they were suitable MOTION: for this. COUNCILMAN.CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE ITEM (D) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA., AUTHORIZING THE DESCRIBED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CROWN MOTORS DAT.SUN. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED ORDINANCE.,ES.TABLISHING RRB ZONE [Item (E) on Consent Agenda] Councilman Gould said he had received a number of inquiries about this and he felt a second reading MOTION: was in order. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED,.SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO HAVE A SECOND HEARING ON THE ' PROPOSED ORDINANCE.ESTABLISHING THE.RRB.ZONE ON MAY 1, 1979. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCIL Councilman Naughten.inquired as to the.status of.animal shelters in South Snohomish County. He was advised that a new PAWS shelter is being constructed which is anticipated to serve all of that area. 0 L J 361' April 24, 1979 —continued MOTION: COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT,.THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION BE. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR..IAC'FUNDING ASSISTANCE.AND THAT THE IAC BE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO MAY 1, 1979 OF THE CITY'S INTENT TO ACQUIRE -THE ANDERSON MARINA PROPERTY AND.THE T.IDELANDS IN FRONT OF.THE EBBTIDE APARTMENTS FOR PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION. .Mayor Harrison said he had spoken with Mr. Anderson in this regard and Mr. Anderson had indicated he was opposed to selling at any price as he intends leaving the property to his -children and there is a sentimental attachment to.it. THE MOTION THEN CARRIED. MOTION: COUNCILMAN CARNS THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT,. TO .INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION:TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $5,000 FOR.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, SUCH AS APPRAISALS, TITLE REPORTS, DRAWINGS.,..AND SURVEY DOCUMENTS, IN.CONNECTION WITH THE IAC FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ANDERSON MARINA PROPERTY AND -THE TIDELANDS IN FRONT OF THE EBBTIDE APARTMENTS, SAID FUNDS.TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE PLANNING DIVISION.FUND 710. Councilman Gould asked the.,City Attorney whether he should refrain from participating in this matter because he had purchased a boat from -Anderson's Marina in the.past. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka advised him.that the Appearance of -Fairness Doctrine.would not apply just because of the boat purchase, and also because he would be acting in,,a legislative capacity and not deciding conflicts between two opposing sides. THE MOTION THEN.CARRIED. Councilman.Nordqu.ist thanked the.Staff and Councilman Gould.for.their efforts in coordinating the recent Council/Staff retreat. He felt.the results coming out of that meeting would be visible in the years to come. Councilwoman_.Al.len congratulated.the Staff for getting the railroad crossing at -Dayton St. in good repair, noting that Seattle has not -had that success. Councilman.Naughten. complimented the -Police Department on their public relations program, particularly in handing out sports cards to children. • Councilman.Naughten noted that the're.was a.request from the Staff for authorization'to fund the City's share of the proposed parking at the Union Oil Beach, -said funds to come from the In -lieu Park Fee Fund, and he asked for an explanation. Community.Development-Director John LaTourelle responded that there had been a problem because of the unregulated parking situation there. He had met with Portrepresentatives and a joint parking development was planned for the north end which would provide parking for both .the.users of the storage sheds and -for those using the park. Police Chief Foster also felt it.should.be paved and regulated.and that, hopefully, it would be made usable for the taxpaying citizens. Circulation will be .limited and will be controlled in an effort to discourage those drivers who have created problems in the -recent past. .The amount needed for the proposed improvement was $4,400. Discussion -followed as. to the propriety of using In -lieu Park Fee funds for .this, noting.that the Park Board had been assured that Council would not spend from this fund without conferring with them. This proposal had not been discussed with the Park Board as yet. Several. Council members felt the.funds should come from the Council Contingency Fund, and M.A.A. Charles Dibble cautioned them that there will be some high demands from that fund, especially in' light of recent information regarding CETA.funding which indicates,the.City will not be able to MOTION: replace its CETA funded people in October. COUNCILMAN CARNS THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF $4,400 FROM THE -COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND FOR THE PAVING OF THE UNION OIL BEACH PARKING AREA; AND FURTHER, THAT THE PARK BOARD BE ASKED FOR A RECOMMENDATION TO -FURNISH THOSE FUNDS FROM THE IN -LIEU PARK FEE FUND AND IF.THEY DO MAKE THAT RECOMMENDATION THEN THOSE FUNDS SHALL BE USED INSTEAD OF THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Gould noted a Staff request to discuss the Development Administration Process at the work MOTION: meetings of.May 29 and June 11. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO PLACE ON THE MAY 29, 1979 AND THE JUNE 1.1, 1979 AGENDAS A DISCUSSION OF THE DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION PROCESS. MOTION CARRIED. •Councilwoman Allen advised that the Park Board Chairman was present to discuss the renaming of the MOTION: Edmonds Elementary School which was the last item on the agenda. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN, THAT AGENDA.ITEM.12 BE MOVED TO ITEM 5. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Harrison advised that there.is.a vacancy on the Architectural Design Board and Bob Hintz of North King..County had been recommended to fill the position.. The position is that of a "Planner" and one could not be located in South Snohomish County who,was.qualified, willing to serve, and free of potential.conflicts.of interest. Mr. Hintz has been in the planning field for 30 years and presently has a consulting practice.which does not require that he be out of town, so he will be able to attend the meetings. He is also well versed in landscape architecture. Mayor Harrison invited the Council to interview Mr. Hintz. at 7:15 p.m., next. Tuesday, just prior to the Council meeting:, Mayor Harrison said he felt it was -the duty.of the Mayorto seek a change to an ordinance when enforcementis not practical or..if .it is not in the interest of the health, safety, or general, welfare of the public. Therefore, he asked .for an.amendment.to the Sign Code, Ordinance 1994. In the third sentence of 20.10.030(1) where it is stated that the..ADB shall approve the number and type of sighs to be permitted, he asked >that. "location" also be included, so that it states,: . the ADB . ..shall approve the number ;..location, and type of signs to be permitted . . ." Mayor Harrison said some businesses had found it not practical to move an existing sign and he felt the'ADB.was the most qualified.body to make such.a judgment. In accordance with the policy established by the MOTION: Council, COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, .SECONDED -BY COUNCILMAN.GOULD,.TO PLACE ON THE MAY 1, 1979 AGENDA THE MAYOR'S. PROPOSED AMENDMENT.TO THE. SIGN CODE.. MOTION.CARRIED. AUDIENCE Natalie Shippen of 1022 Euclid Ave. was concerned about the proposed RRB zoning to be discussed next week. She requested that it be placed early on the agenda as it previously has been the victim of MOTION: late -hour consideration. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE SECOND 362 April 24, 1979 - continued • READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RRB ZONE BE ITEM 5 ON THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. Mrs. Shippen had prepared a written list of questions she would.like addressed, and the list was provided to the Council and Staff.. Councilman Carns asked..Mr.. LaTourelle to provide a discussion of these questions in next week's Council packets, and that he also mail a copy to Mrs. Shippen. RESULTS OF CITIZENS SUGGESTIONS FOR RENAMING EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Councilwoman Allen introduced Karen Columbro, Park Board Chairman, who in turn gave the Park Board's recommendation. She said 28 names had been submitted in the.contest held and from those the Park Board's recommendation was the "Frances E. Anderson Cultural and Leisure Center." Frances E. Andersonwas a teacher and principal at the Edmonds Elementary School. She was a teacher from 1917- 1927 and then was principal for 25 years, after which she taught again until 1954. The Park Board felt the words "Cultural and Leisure" best fit the use of the facility. Mayor Harrison was in full accord.with the person to be honored,.but for ease in conversa.ti.on he suggested the name be shortened to the "Frances Anderson Center." -Councilwoman Allen noted that politically the word "cultural" was needed in the name because that would help in getting IAC grants: Mr. LaTourelle said just the word "center." would get more grants. Councilman Nordquist said his wife had commented when reading about this in the newspaper that if the new library were placed on the campus perhaps the library could be named for Frances- E. Anderson because of her educational involvement, and MOTION: yet the center itself be called simply the Edmonds Center. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, THAT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARK BOARD BE ACCEPTED AND THAT THE NAME OF "FRANCES E.. ANDERSON CULTURAL AND LEISURE CENTER" BE GIVEN TO THE EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Councilwoman Allen noted that William Meyring had submitted this name and he would be given his choice of a leisure activity offered at 'the center for one quarter. Councilman Herb wanted to pursue the suggestion of giving that.name to the new library,.but it was noted that there is still the question of whether the library will be located there and,further, that the Library Board might not like the Park Board naming the library. Councilman Nordquist suggested that if at a later date the person involved wants a.modification, that could be considered. THE MOTION • THEN CARRIED. HEARING ON TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSE FEES Police Chief Marlo Foster said the ordinance covering cab drivers' license fees is not consistent with ordinances covering drivers of other special public service vehicles, such as ambulances and tow .trucks. He felt the $20 fee is well justified for an original application but he felt it to be too high for an annual fee. He said they could easily run a driver's check with Olympia at the same time as they check the taxis. Chief Foster said he would like some time for a study of the possible standardizing of those ordinances having original application fees, annual per vehicle inspection fees, and annual per driver license check fees. Don Gudgeon from Plaza Cab said.Lynnwood.charges a.$10 renewal fee and a $20 one-time fee when you first apply. He said King County and Seattle have a $15 fee together --you apply at one and you automatically get a license with the other, and Mountlake Terrace only asks for the names of the drivers so they can be checked. Councilman Clement felt the reciprocal license would save work, that if the original application were made in one of the three cities (Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace) then in the future renewals could be made there, but it could be issued at any one of MOTION: the cities and the others would honor it. After further discussion, COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO SCHEDULE FOR MAY 15, 1979 A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OR ORDINANCES TO COVER TAXICABS, TOW TRUCKS, AND AMBULANCES AND THE DRIVERS THEREOF. Councilman Clement noted that reciprocity should be considered. MOTION CARRIED. HEARING ON PETITION FOR STREET VACATION,- PORTION OF,75TH'AVE.-...W..ADJACENT AND ABUTTING LOTS 1=10, BLOCK 59, AND PORTION OF NORTH MEADOWDALE RD. ABUTTING LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 59, MEADOWDALE BEACH, LYING BETWEEN 75TH AVE. W. AND 75TH PL. W. FILE ST-1-79 The Staff asked that this item be continued to May 15, 1979 as a number of questions had arisen in regard to the proposed vacation and the need for sewer easements in this location, and . because the applicant had been unable to supply a completed Quit Claim Deed in time for this MOTION: meeting. COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN., TO CONTINUE ST-1-79 TO MAY 15, 1979. Withdrawn It was noted that there were a number of people in the audience who wished to speak on this matter. THE MOTION AND THE SECOND WERE WITHDRAWN. The hearing was then opened to the public. Norman Nelson of 15729 75th P1. W_ read a petition in opposition to the street vacation which he said.had.86 signatures and which was .submitted to the Clerk. The petitioners stated this section of the road.was platted and dedicated for the use of the public in 1904 and had been in constant public use for more than 70.years; it consists of.approximately 26,400 sq. ft. of valuable marine.view property which is a valuable asset to all. Edmonds citizens; and there was no pressing reason why the City Council should donate this property to land developers for their exclusive use. Also speaking against the vacation were Del Caryl of 15701 75th P1. W.; Peter Dugan of.16612 72nd Ave. W.; Roger Bray of 16505 67th.W.; Paul Chrysler of 15917 72nd Ave. W.; and Harold Janeway of 16105 75th P1.. W. Several expressed concern for access to the beach. It was also suggested that.this strip be paved as:a lookout site for the citizens, similar to.the one on Olympic View Dr. Speaking in favor of the vacation was Jerry Maddox of 16000..75th.P1. W. who.sa.id the.people directly affected by this were.not present because they thought this.hearing was to be continued. He pointed out that those speaking against the vacation were not the adjacent property owners. He said there has been a terrible police. problem at.this .location, which -has been better since the access was barricaded. He felt the road should e.ither be brought up to.City standards or it should.be abandoned. COUNCILMAN HERB MOTION: THEN MOVED;.SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE HEARING.BE CLOSED BECAUSE THOSE PEOPLE DIRECTLY AFFECTED WERE NOT PRESENT AS THEY THOUGHT THIS HEARING WOULD BE SET OVER TO MAY 15, AND THAT THE HEARING BE CONTINUED TO MAY 15, 1979. MOTION CARRIED. HEARING ON.APPEAL FROM ADB - DIAMOND.PARKING Terry Gotham,.Manager of Diamond.Parking, had submitted a.letter.of appeal to the Council. He was present and said the ADB felt the proposed height of the sign was too high and that 10' was ' r • April 24, 1979 - continued sufficient. He felt it was important that the signs be 14' high as many of.the parked vehicles would be campers and would obstruct the.signs. He said hehad never had a problem with such signs in other cities. Councilman Gould.questi.oned.the�sizes of. the various parts of the sign as the figures did m t appear to total as stated. - The s;ign,would, consist. of,a pole with a directional sign at the top, saying "Pay Here," under.which would be' -an i,nformationa.l sign, saying "Park Here" and bearing the Diamond Parking Service logo, and below that would be a -coin box. Councilman Gould noted that.the Council's decis,ion.should.be based on the criteria and the minutes of.the ADB hearing. The public portion of the hearing was opened. Floyd Smith..of.8.14 Dayton said there is a dangerous tree on the south end.of that. parking lot,which.should.be.removed.as it obstructs the view of any traffic on Dayton.St. when one...is.southbound on Railroad.Ave. No one else wished to speak and the public portion of the hearing.was closed. .Councilman Nordqu.ist,.thought the 8% landscaping was questionable,and.he.said he would be in,favor of upholding the ADB decision. Councilman Carns saw no problem.wi.th.the sign as proposed by ,the applicant. Councilman Herb saw no problem with the 14' height. Councilman Clement noted. that there is other free parking -in that area and he felt this would have.to.be well marked so people would.not say they .did. not know it was paid parking. COUNCILMAN MOTION: NAUGHTEN THEN -MOVED, SECONDED BY.000NCILMAN CLEMENT, TO ALLOW THE SIGN TO BE 14' IN HEIGHT, THEREBY OVERRULING..THE.ADB DECISION, INASMUCH AS HE DID NOT THINK THE SIGN COULD BE SEEN CLEARLY BECAUSE OF RECREATIONAL.VEHICLES, AND BECAUSE HE DID NOT THINK 14' WAS -EXCESSIVE AND IT IS WITHIN THE HEIGHT LIMITS FOR THAT AREA. Councilman Carns added that he felt the sign. would be compatible with -the area and it -was within the square.footage requirement. Councilman Gould felt the ADB had done a fair job on.,this.and he felt they .were experts and had done what was proper. He felt a 10' sign was high enough.in.a..lot that would be well known as a paid lot. Councilwoman Allen agreed and felt a 10' sign would.be.seen. She felt it would not be obstructed by campers as it would-be near the edge of the lot. She felt that arguments that other cities had no. -objections to these signs were not valid because.Edmonds has made a special.effort with its -signs. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS NAUGHTEN.., CLEMENT, HERB, AND CARNS VOTING YES, AND WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS • ALLEN, NORDQUIST, AND GOULD VOTING NO. THE MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka noted that the appeal of the ADB decision was only in. regard to the height of the sign and landscaping was not affected. CONSIDERATION OF SEWER SERVICE.TO..STRICKLAND PROPERTY Public Works.Director Leif Larson.had reported on the possibility of installing a side sewer to service the:Strickland residence,. stating,it would be necessary to install a pump and pressure line at approximately a cost of $2,000. Mr. Strickland also had asked that the City assume responsibility for the maintenance of his pump:and lateral, and Mr. Larson.indicated the City ,had never assumed such responsibility .for anyone. Mayor Harrison recommended -that the City provide the sewer connection in compensation for the use of the Strickland land as the'City has a pumping station on their property and a sewer line running to it. Mayor Harrison said the Ci.ty.,is using this ground for nothing and he felt.that with the stigma of a.sewage treatment lift ,station on their property and the easement over their.property, that $2,000-would be a nominal amount for.the'City to pay to install the side sewer, as compared to what the Stricklands are contributing. to the City. Mr. Larson said his recommendation remained as previously stated: (a) That the Stricklands be responsible for their own side sewer installation and maintenance thereof; and (b) That the City make an offer and negotiate separately -for a telemetering easement.. He said the City Attorney concurred in this approach, and that the City attorney felt the City had,the present easement by the right of prescription. The pump station has been there for,18 years. At this time. Councilman Carns suggested that Mayor Harrison should not .be participating in.this discussion because of a possible conflict of interest based on a campaign contribution from the Stricklands. Mayor Harrison said he did not mind stepping down but he did want -to state the facts --that the access to the lift station is the only access the City can use to .servi ce. i t. The .access i s. a, walkway through thei r property..- . -Mayor Harri son then .l eft' the Council Chambers, arid'Mayor Pro tem Gould conducted the discussion. He' asked Mr. Larson if in similar.situations in the past there had been no practice parallel to this. Mr. Larson responded that there had not. He said the property owner is responsible for installation of his side sewer except in a..hardship case, in which the City may do it and then.put a lien against the property. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka said.the City had to have an easement either by prescription or by their deed and his.office did not recommend that the City provide the sewer installation in exchange for the easement,.for the reasons stated by. Mr. Larson. He said if the Stricklands did not wish to give the City the easement through negotiation.then the option.was condemnation or by quiet title. Councilman Naughten said he did not think a precedent should be set. THEREFORE, COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO.ACCEPT THE STAFF'S,RECOMMENDATION THAT THE STRICKLANDS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SIDE SEWER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE THEREOF, AND THAT THE CITY MAKE AN OFFER AND NEGOTIATE SEPARATELY FORA TELEMETERING EASEMENT. Mayor Pro tem Goul.d asked what would be done about access to the pump station and. Mr. Larson explained what had been done for access in the past. Theapplicant was not present. THE MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison returned to the rostrum. REPORT CONCERNING MEADOWMERE DEVELOPMENT City Engineer Fred Herzberg said the City had asked the City of. Lynnwood for an EIS on.this proposed development. It has not yet been finished and he will report to the Council when it is. received. The petition received by the City was forwarded to the City of Lynnwood and the.Public Works'Department had voiced many of the citizens' concerns to Lynnwood. Mr. Herzberg advisedthat when Lynnwood holds hearings property owners within 300', of the development.will be notified, as.well as those whose names and addresses have.been.given them. Peter Dugan of 166.12 72nd Ave. W. said the petitioners wanted Edmonds to go to Lynnwood with their problems before -.the EIS as there are problems that.'will directly affect Edmonds. He noted that there is a building moratorium on all.the surrounding land in Edmonds., but this development also will affect the drainage. He said.they wanted access to the development.to be from Lynnwood, not from the west which'is Edmonds. He said the development will have 91.homes.., Community.Development Director John LaTourell.e said there will be no action until the formal EIS is adopted by the.City of Lynnwood.and then there .will be the necessary hearings. He said the City of Edmonds was insistent that a full EIS be provided on this. Mr. Dugan said this is purely an Edmonds residential problem and the..people in Lynnwood are not concerned because they are not affected. Councilman Gould suggested that Edmonds have a -hearing on the matter when the EIS draft is received. The petitioners will be advised when it.is to be heard by Edmonds. The Public Works Director will set a hearing date when the EIS is received. 3'6 4 April 24, 1979 - continued • DISCUSSION ON CONSOLIDATION OF SERVICES M.A.A. Charles Dibble said the Mountlake.Terrace City Manager, Bob White, had suggested to the South County'Ghamber of Commerce that now is.an.appropriate time.for South County cities to initiate a dialogue concerning the consolidation of fire services, in view of current.and prospective personnel changes..,'Mr: White expressed concern.about the adequacy of supervision -provided for the SNOCOM dispatch center and for Medic 7, which a centralized management of fire services could provide. Mr. Dibble noted that consolidation might result in some savings, but that was unknown without a study. He said there are some duplications of services currently and that aspect probably should be investi- gated. However, he said whenever three cities get together and create a joint entity they create a need for management, and management costs money. He said it is cost effective when it does not duplicate existing management. He agreed with Mr.. White that the question of consolidation should be studied. With regard to whether Edmonds should.combine the management of the police and fire under.a Public Safety Director, he saw no reason to do so with the City's present.structure, operation, and personnel. He said Edmonds is..not large enough: to require another level ofmanagement, and not small enough to be able to unify the management and eliminate a -management position.. Further, the police and fire employees are not. cross -trained. Discussion of the above followed, with Councilman Carns noting that the consolidation question will be discussed at the May 11 South.County Chamber meeting. He commented that SNOCOM is well regarded in this County by fire and police agencies. Councilman Nordquist commented that equipment is getting very expensive and he thought consolidation would provide a better control and better inventory of equipment in the future. He thought consolidation would provide -better management of fire services in the area. Councilman Carns noted that Edmonds has no mutual aid with Mountlake Terrace or,Fire District 1 and the Five Corners Station is very near to the County but does not respond to their calls. Councilman Nordquist said this should not be dropped and they should hear what feedback comes from the May 11 meeting. Councilman Carns • added, with regard.,to SNOCOM, that a committee report will be presented at their next meeting stating the most reasonable location for SNOCOM would be on the City of Lynnwood grounds and asking how long a lease should be. He felt 20 years would be beneficial, and the Council agreed that it should be a minimum of 20 years. REVIEW OF CITY.CODE REVISION The City Attorney's Office provided a report on the status of the Code revision. A11 chapters except those being incorporated into a new Zoning Code by the Community.Development Department have been revised to eliminate inconsistent references to City officials -and departments, provide consistent section numbering and format, and to eliminate redundant or unnecessary sections. Various chapters and sections have been added or revised to incorporate substantive changes requested by City depart- ments and changes made by ordinance since the last revisions. The organization of the Code has been placed into a more logical order which will allow greater ease of reference. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka said the draft will be presented to the Council for review approximately June 1. COUNCILMAN MOTION: CLEMENT,MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO ACCEPT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. MOTION CARRIED. There was no further business to comebefore the Council, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, CVty Clerk May 1, 1979 HAR, E.'H HARRISON, Mayor The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Harve Harrison in the -Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All -present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT Harve Harrison, Mayor Mike Herb Phil Clement Katherine Allen John Nordquist Ray Gould Tom Carns CONSENT AGENDA ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Larry Naughten Charles Dibble, M.A.A. Leif Larson, Public Works Director John LaTourelle, Community Devel. Dir.. Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk Art Housler, Finance Director Fred Herzberg, City Engineer Jack Weinz, Acting Fire Chief Wayne Tanaka, City -.Attorney Jackie Parrett., Deputy City Clerk Items (C), (D), (G), and (H) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.. MOTION. CARRIED. The approved portion of the Consent Agenda included the following: r1 LJ 1