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MOTION:
beer and wine for consumption off premises. The location is within 500' of a church at 4th and
Bell, but a letter.was received from the church indicating no objection. The applicant was Mark A.
Pizzitola who is the director of the local Medic 7-and who has resided here for one year. Police
Chief Foster recommended approval of the applicant and the location. COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, THAT THE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD BE ADVISED THAT THE CITY OF EDMONDS
HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE SUBJECT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION. MOTION CARRIED. A short recess was
announced, during which Councilman Nordquist left (9:30 p.m.).
CONTINUED COUNCIL REVIEW OF'SECTION 21:OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
Code Revision Project Manager Richard Pearson recalled for the Council that at the last meeting he
had gone through the Staff recommended changes for definitions and there also were some comments
from the Concerned Citizens Committee which he had discussed. He then briefly reviewed the previous
MOTION: discussion. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ, TO ACCEPT TITLE 21 WITH THE
CHANGES DISCUSSED. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON SECTIONS 17, 18, AND 19 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
Mr. Pearson noted that parking requirements are included in Title 17 and there had been some con-
cerns.raised about the effect on the downtown area of the recommended.changes because a number of
parking requirements for commercial or office development would be.increased. Mr. Pearson said his
recommendation now was to defer action on,the proposed changes, for study by the Planning Advisory
Board, because the recommended changes would result in significant policy changes as. to how.much of
the downtown area should be paved and to use of the in -lieu parking fee concept. He noted that the
Chamber of Commerce currently is studying the parking problem also. Regarding Title 18, he said
there were some obsolete.sections which were being deleted. Major revisions are in the drainage
area. It was proposed that the criterion of 5,000 sq. ft. of impervious paving in the definition of
"development" be changed to 2,000 sq. ft. and that standard sets of engineered plans would be
established.for development permits. Street width requirements would be reduced. The .Planning
Commission asked that the requirement be retained for grading permits for over 500 cu. yds. In
Title 19 there are few changes because.it mostly contains codes that are adopted by reference.
Following this introduction, the hearing was opened to the public.
Ray Martin, 18704 94th Ave. W. asked several questions on specific items in Title 17 to which Mr.
Pearson responded.. Mr. Martin also made comments on behalf of Roger Hertrich who was not present.
Those comments had.to do with parking requirements, suggesting that in -lieu parking fees be paid
unless off-street parking is provided within 1,000'--rather than 100', and that some of the area
requirements for parking stalls be reduced. Bob Morrison, 250 Beach P1., asked what happens to the
in -lieu parking fees which are paid.. Mayor Harrison responded that there is a parking fund and
the money goes into the fund to purchase parking lot properties at the Council's discretion. The
fund has not yet been used but now amounts to $25,000. Bert Stole, 8704 182nd P1. S:W.,'said the
parking problem needs a lot of study. He was prepared to discuss that but inasmuch as it appeared
the Planning Advisory Board would be studying it, he made no further comment. Mr. Pearson said he
was recommending that the current standards be kept and that the study be conducted. Natalie Shippen,
1022 Euclid, suggested the use of revenue bonds to provide parking, rather than waiting for the in -
lieu parking fund to grow. She also felt joint -use parking would work in those areas where there is
joint business and residential use. She asked several questions which were answered by Mr. Pearson.
She also noted that the major and secondary arterial plan being adopted is very much out of date.
Laura Hall, 1140 Edmonds St., suggested that.solar energy be taken into consideration because it
would affect zoning laws and building codes. No one else wished to speak, and the public portion of
the hearing was closed. Council review of these sections is scheduled for June 24, 1980. COUNCIL -
MOTION: WOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ, TO PLACE A HEARING ON TITLE 20 ON THE EXTENDED
AGENDA FOR JULY 1, 1980. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Naughten noted that Planning Consultant John LaTourelle had provided a memo in which he
retracted his recommendation made last week that a limit be set of not less than 3" in 12" pitch for
roof requirements. He agreed with the Mayor that this would be impractical and unsuitable for roof
construction, and he felt the roof design should be left to building designers. COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN
MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO.DELETE ANY SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROOF PITCH AND LEAVE THE
DESIGN TO THE BUILDER. Councilwoman Jaech asked if the roof would still be contained within the 5'
allowance and she was told it would. THE MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned to.Executive
Session at 10:45 p.m.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, City Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
June 16, 1980 - Special Meeting (Monday)
A special meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Mayor Harve
Harrison in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag
salute.
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PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Fred Herzberg, Public Works Director
Jo -Anne Jaech ...Irene Varney Mora rr, City Clerk
Bill Kasper John LaTourelle, Planning Consultant
Katherine Allen Mary Lou Block, Planning Division Manager
John Nordquist Jim Adams, City Engineer
Larry Naughten Art Housler, Finance Director
Mary Goetz Jim Jessel, Parks & Recreation Director
Ray Gould Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Dan Prinz, Assistant Police Chief
Jim Murphy, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
Councilman Naughten was not present at the beginning of the meeting, arriving at 8:45 p.m. He did
not participate in any of votes taken on the Consent Agenda or the Council portion of the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Items (C), (E), (F), (I), and.(J) were removed from the Consent Agenda.. COUNCILWOMAN. ALLEN MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF -THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED,
WITH -COUNCILMAN KASPER ABSTAINING FROM VOTING BECAUSE HE'WAS ONE OF THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN ITEMS
(D) AND. (K).- The approved items on the Consent Agenda included the following:
• (A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of June 10, 1980.
(D) Setting date of July 15, 1980 for hearing on proposed amendment to Official Street Map to
add a proposed cul-de-sac in the vicinity of 8th Ave. N. and Aloha St. -- P.C. Resolution
654 (ST-5-80)
(G) Authorization to vacate and quit claim sanitary sewer easement at 7614 195th S.W.
:(H) Authorization to call for bids July 9, 1980 for LID 206, for installation of sanitary
sewers and water mains in vicinity of 210th and 70th.
(K) Passage of Resolution 470, setting date of July 15, 1980 for hearing.on P.C.'.Resolution
653, proposed vacation of right-of-way and amendment to the Official Street Map to remove
a portion of 8th Ave. N., between Aloha St. and Daley St. (ST-17-79).
(L) Adoption of Ordinance 2150, authorizing issuance of limited tax G.O. bonds in amount of
$3,400,000 for renovation of Anderson Cultural and Leisure Center and redemption of
interest -bearing warrants.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM:FOR DAMAGES Item (C) on Consent Agenda]
This claim was from Mert Francis.in an amount in excess of $500,000 who was struck by a Burlington
Northern Railroad train while operating an automobile in the City of Edmonds. Councilwoman Goetz
asked whether the area where this occurred was.being maintained -for safety now. Mayor Harrison
responded that the area had beenreworked, and that the City had done all it could do. COUNCILMAN
MOTION: GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM MERT
FRANCIS. MOTION CARRIED.
• AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR WASHINGTON'STATE ARTS*COMMISSION
ARTS COORDINATOR_ STAFFING GRANT Ltem (E) on Consent Agenda]
Councilwoman Goetz asked for clarification as to the project involved. Parks & Recreation Director
Jim Jessel responded that the Arts Coordinator works on various projects, such as -the stained glass
window last year and the upcoming.Marni Nixon concert. He said it is an ongoing job, coordinating
MOTION: various projects, and this is the third year of its existence. COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO APPROVE ITEM (E) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
CLARIFICATION OF APPRAISAL REGARDING VACATION OF PORTION OF 6TH AVE. S.
Item F on Consent Agenda
Councilman Nordquist asked if the new appraisal was satisfactory to Councilman Kasper inasmuch as he
had questioned the previous one., Councilman Kasper responded that he felt it was satisfactory and
MOTION: that he had talked to Mr. Stringer about it. COUNCILMAN KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORD-
QUIST, TO APPROVE ITEM (F) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR NORTH MEADOWDALE PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING PROJECT [Item (I) on Consent Agenda]
Councilwoman Goetz said the copy of the.contract she received was very difficult to read., parts of
it being illegible. Councilman Gould agreed and,requested that new copies be furnished next week.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY.000NCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO CONTINUE ITEM (I) TO NEXT WEEK'S
CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH PLAN FOR.FERRY PARKING LOT Item (J) on Consent Agenda]
Councilman Nordquist-commented on,the monthly sticker proposed for,use, saying he hoped it would be
designed to be placed inside the vehicle to avoid the problems experienced with the residential
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MOTION: parking permits. This was briefly discussed, after which COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY
'COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ, TO APPROVE ITEM (J) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
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Mayor Harrison noted -that the City's Ash Fallout Contingency Plan had been distributed which estab-
lishes responsibilities of all of the City departments in case of ash fallout. It was intended that
the plan be taken to the Association of Washington Cities conference as Mayor Harrison said -it may
be one of the first plans in the State. Councilman Gould complimented the Mayor and Staff for
preparation of -the plan so quickly. Councilwoman Allen commented on the tanker spill which occurred
in Edmonds over the last weekend and inquired if there was a disaster plan for such occurrences.
Fire Chief Jack Weinz responded that the County has a disaster plan and there are two drills each
year. He said that last Saturday's location of the spill was probably as bad as any location in the
City, but everything went well --the plans were followed and worked well. Chief Weinz said all of
fire and police agencies in the entire area were utilized and the cooperation was excellent.
Mayor Harrison said he had been approached by the Historical Society for help in.acquiring an
elevator for the Edmonds Museum for use by the handicapped and for moving materials. It would cost
approximately $40,000 and there was a possibility that matching funds might be available from the
State Historical Office, but the City's grant writer was hesitant about pursuing that because
$20,000 would be needed for the match. Mayor Harrison asked Captain Floyd E. Smith to speak on
this. Captain Smith said they have had many requests from people in wheelchairs or otherwise
unable to climb the stairs to see the upper floor, but the museum has very little income so it has
no way to raise the $20,000. It was decided to refer this request to the Public Works Committee.
COUNCIL
Councilman Nordquist advised that Vic Sood could not be present this evening and had requested that •
the discussion on the recommendations from the Community Transit intermodal study (Item 6 on this
MOTION: evening's agenda) be placed on the July 8 agenda. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
WOMAN ALLEN TO PLACE THAT DISCUSSION ON THE JULY 8, 1980 AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Nordquist acknowledged a letter from Sister Ingrid Doyle thanking the Council for its
action regarding the library.
Councilwoman Goetz noted that a letter had been received from the the Kiwanis Club of Edmonds'
Seniors stating they had passed a resolution to place a bench at the bus stop in front of the
Edmonds Bakery. Councilwoman Goetz thanked them. Later the question was raised as to whether their
letter actually meant they were going to pay for the bench or if they expected the City to do so.
Mayor Harrison will contact -them and he indicated it was his assumption that they intended to
provide the bench.
Councilwoman Jaech inquired whether City Attorney Jim Murphy had a response for Mr. Morrison regard-
ing the last meeting of the Shoreline Management Advisory Committee. Mr. Murphy said he had requested
the minutes of that meeting but had not yet received them, and he could not prepare a response until
he sees the minutes.
It was noted that a member of the Arts Commission had missed three consecutive meetings of that
Commission and that Ordinance 2033 provides forautomatic removal when three consecutive meetings
are missed. Mayor Harrison asked if the Council wished to continue this policy. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN
MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ, THAT A DISCUSSION OF ATTENDANCE FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BE
PLACED ON THE JULY 8, 1980 AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Allen noted that there was a memorandum from Parks & Recreation Director Jim Jessel
regarding a petition to remove parking on 185th adjacent to the Seaview Park playfield. He sug- •
gested the petition and the input from the upcoming June 24 Seaview Park discussion be referred to
the Park Board, with the Council then taking action the following week on July 1. COUNCILWOMAN
MOTION: ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO FOLLOW MR. JESSEL'S SUGGESTION AND THAT THE
CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON SEAVIEW PARK BE PLACED ON THE JULY 1, 1980 AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Allen noted that Councilman Nordquist had furnished a letter from Jay Hansen.of Recon
Enterprises, requesting that the Council change its mind on the requirement that they pay for the
vacated portion of 4th Ave. which they wish to use for parking. The letter discussed the financial
burden placed on Recon Enterprises in developing the condominium. Councilwoman Allen commented that
the Council is not always aware of the costs being imposed on people, but Councilman Gould stated
that the costs of_his building.are entirely different from his paying.for this separate -piece of
property. No action was taken, and Councilman Nordquist said he just wanted to share the letter
with the Council.
Councilwoman Goetz acknowledged the memorandum from Parks & Recreation Director Jim Jessel regarding
the Community Schools Program for the Esperance area, in which he stated that the School District's
adult education goals are changing and the new Superintendent has shown interest in taking over the
community school program. Mr. Jessel observed that any agreement with the City of Edmonds on this
subject probably is several months away, and Councilwoman Goetz stated that there is still hope for
it. This was to be Item 8 on this evening's agenda, but the current status left nothing to discuss
for the present.
At this time, Councilman Naughten arrived .(8:45 p.m.).
HEARING ON PETITION FOR ANNEXATION'AND IPROPOSED ZONING FOR ALBERTSONS' PROPERTY
Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block showed the location.of the property on a vicinity map and
said the proposed zoning was BN which would be consistent with the surrounding zoning, with land
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uses in the area, and with the Comprehensive Policy Plan. The Council.had held the first hearing on
this matter on May 6, 1980 at which time the Planning Commission's findings of fact were furnished,
indicating the criteria for rezone were met. The Planning Staff recommended approval the BN
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zoning and of the annexation. The public portion of the hearing was opened, no one wished to
MOTION:
speak, and the.public portion was closed. COUNCILWOMAN-ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED -BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ,
TO.ADOPT ORDINANCE 2151, ANNEXING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF EDMONDS AND DESIGNATING THE
ZONING OF THAT -PROPERTY AS BN, BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF.FACT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION
CARRIED.
DISCUSSION.ON PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
Councilman Gould stated that the Council had discussed at the recent retreat what.the functions of
the Planning Advisory Board would be. He read those from his summary of the retreat. The question
MOTION:
of length of term was discussed, following which COUNCILMAN'NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN
JAECH, THAT THE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING ADVISORY. BOARD. WILL BE TWO YEARS, WITH OPTION OF
REAPPOINTMENT. Councilwoman Allen said she was reluctant to take such action until Title 20 has
been reviewed._ Councilman Gould said .it was his understanding that appointment of the Planning
Advisory Board would dovetail into the passing of the Community.Development Code and the hiring of
the hearing. examiner. City Attorney Jim Murphy advised that they could discuss what they were going
to do and discuss personnel and terms, but there would be no board until the new code is adopted,
and at that time a hearing examiner.and Planning Advisory Board should be ready to be in place.
Planning,Consultant John LaTourelle.stated that he expected when the new code is actually passed it
will have -an effective date of some two months following the approval, thereby providing the time to
do the necessary hiring and make the appointments. Councilman. Gould requested that for the Title 20
discussion on July 1 the Council be provided: (1) A summary of the retreat information on Planning
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Advisory Board topics; (2) The essence of the Planning Staff memorandum of April 24, 1980 discussing
the Planning Advisory Board,
number of members, etc.; and (3) The essence of the Planning Staff
memorandum of March 6, 1980. No action was taken on the motionon the floor.
Councilman Gould -advised the Clerk that he will be absent June 24, 1980,'and Councilman Naughten
advised that he will be absent July 15, 1980.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, CitYy Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
June 24, 1980
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Mayor Harve Harrison
in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Ray Gould Charles Dibble, M.A.A.
Jo -Anne Jaech Fred Herzberg, Public Works Director
• Bill Kasper John LaTourelle, Planning Consultant
Katherine Allen Mary Lou Block, Planning Division Manager
John Nordquist Richard Pearson, Code Revision Project Mgr.
Larry Naughten Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Mary Goetz" Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Gary McComas, Fire Marshal
Jim Jessel, Parks & Recreation Director
Jim Murphy, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
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MOTION: Items (D) and (F) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED -BY COUNCILMAN
NAUGHTEN, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the
Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call.
(B). Approval of Minutes of.June 16, 1980.
(C) Acknowledgment of receipt of Claim for Damages from Donna Jo Williams in the amount of
$237.39.
(E) Authorization to call.for bids on July 9, 1980 for LID 207, water/sewer extension, vicinity
of 72nd and 175th.
(G) Approval of fireworks stand permits.