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C' y Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
May 3, 1983
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Harve Harrison
in=;the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Katherine Allen
Jo -Anne Jaech
Laura Hall
Bill Kasper
Ray Gould
Larry Naughten
John Nordquist
Tony Foss, Student Representative
Jim Adams, City Engineer
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Bobby Mills, Acting Public Works Supt.
Art Housler, Finance Director
Marlo Foster, Police"Chief
Duane Bowman, Asst. City Planner
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Pat LeMay, Personnel Director
Jim Jessel, Porperty Manager
Mark .Eames, City Attorney
Loretta.Lundberg, Secretary
Councilmember Allen had called to say.she would be absent because she was in Olympia.
AUDIENCE
Mayor Harve.Harrison recognized Detective Al Compaan, of the Edmonds Police Department, who expressed
concern regarding the procedure being used to award personnel who have reached the.top of their pay -
grade. Secondly, the unit is very concerned in how the step-down reduction will be implemented, reali-
zing there are several ways.i.n which this can be done. Concern was also -expressed over the City's
apparent lack of concern for the Officers' morale and feelings. He went on to state that the City,
by its actions, continues to prepetuate poor employer -employee relations. He further reiterated that
there is no incentive for the older Officers to remain in the employ of the City. The general feeling
is the City feels it is a plus when an experienced officer leaves, as it is less costly to replace
such an individual, drawing less salary and starting at a lower wage. It has recently become more
difficult to hire good recruits and to keep the good Officers they have been fortunate enough to re-
cruit thus far. In Detective Compaan's summation, he stated that the Officers had arbitrated to gain at
least some parity with Officers of other cities comparable to Edmonds. `The arbitrators agreed with the
Officers' positions for the most part. In order to enjoy the type of law enforcement the City has
maintained over the past few years, they must be willing to more seriously consider the concerns of its
Police Officers. The Officers are requesting an immediate implementation of the award.
Sgt. Tribuzio, also of the Edmonds Police Department, expressed a desire to address some additional
issues. He stated that approximately 1/3, or 11-12, of the Officers are not involved in the changes
being made in the step -pay plan.. They have been awarded by the Arbitrators, in addition to the refund
of medical premiums, a flat 6% wage.increase. The Arbitrator's decision, by law, is both final and
binding, eliminating the need for duscussion, debate or review. Sgt. Tribuzio posed the question,
on the Officers' behalves, of why pay has been withheld from.those employees?'
Councilmember Naughten stated that an Executive Session had been scheduled for this evening to discuss
the implementation of the step -plan program.
Councilmember Hall asked Sgt. Tribuzio if the Officers had documented their grievances, enabling the
City Council to review them. Sgt. Tribuzio offered his reference notes.
Councilmember Kasper stated that it is the City Council's intention to act upon this issue by May 10,
1983, in that arbitration has not been dealt with recently and there is a question of what can and
cannot be done which must be reviewed. He stated the Council will consider the various aspects of
this program as one package.
Councilmember Hall interjected that there could be no immediate decision made; that the City Council
had been given the date of May 10, 1983 as the time frame in which to make their decision.
Councilmember Kasper mentioned that the City Council had received its documentation on the program
on April 26 and that it would be impossible to take action on such a sizeable project on such short
notice.
Mike Meglemere., Union Representative, asked the City Council the reason for the delay .in implementing
the 6% increase. Jo -Anne Jaech, Council President, stated the Award had been given to the Council
at the regular meeting Tuesday,.April 26, and that she, and perhaps some of the other Councilmembers,
were under the impression this issue required handling as one package, separately reviewing the various
pay plans; thus the reason for scheduling an Executive Session on May 3.
Detective Compaan concluded by stating that it was the general concensus of the Officers, and their
representatives, that arbitration had been awarded and that it was non-negotiable by the City Council.
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Pat LeMay, Personnel Director, indicated he wished to clarify some issues in this debate. On April
20, when he received the Award from the City Attorney's Office, he indicated to the Union Represen-
tative that he would strive for an implementation date of May 5, 1983. On May 3, he indicated that
if he could respond to the Union'as early as May.4, 1983, after the Council had had a chance to review
the step -plan alternatives,. he would .do this so that the Award, as well as the step -plan program can
be implemented. The step -plan vitally affects the wage retro-activity implementation with the ex-
ception of six. -eight people who are receiving the maximum of their pay scale. He now is striving for
an implementation date of May.20 and will respond to the.Union this week with the City Council's.
decision. Mr. LeMay clarified one last issue; that being that the issue in dispute was not medical,
but dental and vision portions of the program.. The dental and vision portions.of the program are to
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be awarded at 100% to the employee only and not just the medical.
Ms7. Sharon Hartung, 625 Giltner.Lane,. located.in;the vicinity of 3rd Ave. N. and Casper, presented
the problem of traffic control and.noise. pollution in that area. She stated that she'and several of
her neighbors are faced with an intolerable situation. Third Av. N. is the northern entrance to the
City, has been posted as access to the ferry, serves as truck access.and is.also used by residents
of the area as access to their home. Ms. Hartung noted.that 3rd Ave. N. and Casper could be considered
a particular trouble spot in that vehicle traffic uses excessive speed, an annoyingly high degree of
noise pollution.and parking in front of residences. This makes it literally impossible for the resi-
dents to enjoy outdoor activities, entertaining guests or watching television. On different occasions,
several residents have contacted the Edmonds Police Department. The Police have been most responsive
and are patrolling the area more frequently. Ms. Hartung suggested that perhaps the.City Council
could initiate some corrective action, such as slowing the speed to 25 mph,:double lines with no pass-
ing signs, or possibly the use of a quiet zone sign. She stressed that this problem occurs most fre-
quently during good weather. Mayor Harrison requested that a Staff review and recommendation be given
to the City Council pertaining to their responsibilities in resolving this issue. COUNCILMEMBER
KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, THAT A REPORT BE GIVEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON
MAY 17, 1983. MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilmember Hall introduced Mary Jo Heavy, Project Coordinator for the Performing Arts. Ms. Heavy .
accepted this position in mid -February and has spent a considerable amount of time in Olympia` attempt-
ing to resolve the election date. Ms. Heavy encouraged Councilmembers to not only.become involved
in the effort, b.ut., if there were any questions, her Organization plans to send a newsletter, hope-
fully monthly, to all City Council members and al.l Government members, keeping them apprised of the
status of -the organization,'s activities. In the interim, she is housed in the Edmonds. School District
Office and is available at that. office for contact.
.Ms. Heavy was asked her position.with regard to inter -area recreation being incorporated into the pro-
gram. She responded th.at:there had been discussion in the Attorney General's office on that subject.
There is a statute pertaining to.recreational districts; the statute allows the formation of.performing
arts stadiums and convention districts. This does not apply to ball fields or play fields; that is
a separate recreational district statute. It was the City council's understanding that ball fields
and play fields had already been incorporated into the performing arts program.. Ms,. Heavy,stated
she would request clarification of this item.
MAYOR
Mayor Harrison requested that Jack Weinz, Fire Chief, make a report on the sale of the old fire engine.
On February 8, the Council authorized the sale of the fire.eng.i.ne recently.replaced and it was put out
for bid. A minimum bid of $6,000 was placed on the fire engine. The bids were opened Friday,. April
29, at 3:00..p.m. Only one bid was received, that.being from.Hub Fire Engine and Equipment in Van
couver, B.C.. The bid was for the amount of 46,505.00,with the proceeds going into the Fire Deparment
Equipment Fund. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, THAT THE BID BE ACCEPTED.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA
• Item (F) was removed from.the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER-NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GOULD,,TO.APPROVE THE BALANCE OF.THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved :items on the Con-
sent Agenda included the.following:
(A) Roll 'Call
,.(B) Approval of Minutes of April 26, 1983
(C) Set Date for Hearing on Annexation and Simultaneous Zoning Request for CG and RM-2.4 Zoning
east of SR 104, South of 240th St. S.W. and West of Highway 99, and adoption of proposed
Ordinance annexing area.for May.17, 1983'.,.(.The;.Greenerv/AX-4-82)
(D) Final Acceptance of work by Associated Sand &.Gravel for.1982 Street Improvement Program.
(E) Approval to Sign Access Terminal Sublease ($235 Mo.)
(G) Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 2364 vacating alley between Sprague and Daley St. lying west
of 8th Ave N. (ST-6-82).
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR VOLUNTEERS UNDER WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM,
Item F on Consent Agenda
Councilmember Naughten requested.information from.Mr... LeMay.relative to Item (F) of the Consent Agenda.
The City Council was requested to approve an agreement wherein they would use two volunteers for filing
and office work in the Public Works and Engineering Departments. The proposal indicated that this
was fifteen hours per volunteer for a total of thirty hours. This would be for a two -three week
period, perhaps extending to four, at three-four hours per week. There is no cost to the City. This.
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is a trade-off between some meaningful work experience for some young people in exchange for their
assistance in filing and office work. It is a case of work experience with no wage obligation on
the part.of the City.
HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION ON CONTRACT REZONE REQUEST FROM RM-3 TO CG ZONING AT 24111
HIGHWAY 99 (BIRTCHER MCDONALD FRANK PROPERTIESJR-2-83)
On March 23,.,1983, the Planning Board conducted a public hearing on a proposed contract rezone which
involved the former Doces Furniture'.Store, as well as.an undeveloped site just East of the store.
The area to be rezoned and sketches of the proposed zoning changes were outlined for the benefit of
the Councilmembers. Reference was made to the Planning Board's Resolution No. 675, the Board's
Findings of.Fact and a memorandum from Sherrie Clausen,.briefly describing the Planning Board's action,
the site plan and proposed contract.
Duance Bowman, Assistant City Planner, reviewed the Resolution for the benefit of the City Council
and the audience. He concluded that it is the Planning Board's recommendation that the City Council
approve the Contract Rezone Request from RM-3 to CG.
Just.prior to opening the Hearing, Mark:Eames, City-Attorney,..clarified..a few items on the.above
mentioned Contract Rezone Request. He.stated that the City Council is not in a position to impose
additional conditions to the proposal. There are two options open to the Council: 1) that they
accept the proposal as stated, or 2) reject the proposal. Another point Mr. Eames wished to clarify
is .that any contract offered by the applicant would supercede an existing contract for the property
that is now zoned CG. The zoning .must meet all of the six criteria set out in the Code, which are
enumerated:in the Planning Board's Findings of .Fact. He stated that, as in this case, a public
hearing is held, new information accumulated and modifications proposed by the City Council can
be made.
The Hearing:o.pened with Mr.. Mason Frank.introducing members of his staff and consulting firms. He
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advised the City Council that they would be making a slide presentation and explaining the details
relative to the proposed Contract Rezone Request.
Richard Carrothers, President of .Richard Carrothers Associates, 814 E. Pike St., Seattle, opened the
presentation by commenting that he felt his firm had completely neutralized any concerns or negative
impact of the proposed project. He then continued with the slide presentation to indicate how those
concerns had been addressed. He.fully explained the type and style of buffer he intended to use for
the project. He emphasized that the proposed buffer met all necessary requirements and would certainly
improve the appearance of the.site as it now stands in its present deteriorated condition. It is his
intention to redesign the parking Tot, utilize.the buffer as a noise barrier and reconstruct the entire
lighting system. Another:issue addressed was'the renovation of the drainage system. He quoted from
the Engineer's report on. how;this would be handled. Mr. Carrothers summed up his portion of the
presentation by stating that he felt they had completely neutralized the items listed in Section
15.20.010 of the Community Development Code.
Keith Gilbert, Principal, Transco Group, 23 148th Ave. S.E., Bellevue, continued the presentation by
stating that, at the applicant's request, studies had been made, traffic counts studied and travel time
runs made to research.alternati.ve routes to and,from.the site. Mr. Gilbert submitted his findings in
a .report. Those findings included a conclusion drawn that a substantial amount of traffic will be
generated by the project. The larger.percentage of this traffic would be travellinq.to and from the
south on Highway 99.' The next largest impact.on traffic would be that travelling to and from the
north on Highway 99. Further study indicated a possible need for a traffic signal at the intersection
of 240th St. and Highway 99. The access.patterns would depend largely on whether or not'a signal was
installed. He further explained the physical location of the site and how the placement of ingresses
and egresses.would affect the traffic impact. There are eight warrants specified in the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices for installation of traffic lights. The two applicable for this lo-
cation are the warrant for moving traffic volume and the warrant for interruption of through traffic.
It is expected that the increased volume of traffic from this project is the factor that makes these
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warrants applicable. To summarize, the project generates, large amounts of traffic and to meet traffic
needs and minimize impact on local streets, this plan is proposed to improve access, install warranted
signals, widening of 240th St. and spacing of on -site driveways, providing two lanes into the inter-.
section.
Mr. Frank concluded with the statement that the general purpose of -the project is to develop this
unproductive parcel of property and convert it into a productive asset for the City.of.Edmonds.
Mr. Charles Pasco, an attorney representing Andrew and Nancy Husack, spoke to the City Council regarding
a brief he prepared on their behalf. In reviewing the brief, he explained that the Husacks feel the
decision of the City Council regarding the proposed Contract Rezone Request must be governed by the
policies established by the Edmonds Community Development Code and guided by the requirements regarding
residential atmosphere as set forth in that Code. It is the Husack's contention that the ruling on
residential atmosphere be the primary priority. Mr. Pasco quoted from portions of the Code incorpora-
ted into Mr. and Mrs. Husack's brief, a copy of which was previously distributed to the.Councilmembers.
These quotations emphasized the incompatibility of zoning this area CG in a residential environment
and concluded that the present zoning of RM-3 meets the requirements of. the Edmonds Community Develop-
ment Code and thus a request to change the zoning should be denied.
Andrew Husac.k,..8027.242nd S.W.,.then.addressed the City Council. He stated that the residents are
not opposed to the development of the subject property, but are concerned with retaining the RM-3
zoning., _Mr. Husack.supported Mr. Pasco's position that changing the zoning to CG is not consistent
with criteria as set forth in the Edmonds Community Development Code. He explained that the resi-
dents' prime concerns lie in the fact that this zoning change could significantly impact on property
valuation. He concurred with Mr. Pasco that the area in question should retain its RM-3 zoning.
Councilmember Gould suggested that the Council consider holding a second Public Hearing, endeavoring
to make a decision most beneficial to all parties concerned. Councilmember Hall agreed with Council -
member Gould's suggestion. This hearing was continued to May 17.
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REPORT ON TRAFFIC FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR.VICINITY OF.203RD PL. & 83RD AVE. LEI.
Jim Adams, City.Engineer, informed the City Council that a traffic feasibility study had been.conducted
in the vicinity of 203rd Pl. & 83rd Ave. W. Mr. Adams' study, which included a.traffic count in that
area, indicated that there:was.not.sufficient. volume.to warrant any additional stop or.restricted
s.peed signs. Mr.. Adams further stated that an entrace to Pine Ridge Park and no sidewalk on 83rd
Ave. W.. presented a problem with..speeding_veh.icles. Mr: Adams concluded that for a total cost of
$3,020, the problem could;be improved with the installation of a culvert pipe, along with catch basins,
installation of traffic signs and a double row of traffic buttons: An additional improvement would be
to pa.int double yellow lines and repaint the fog lines. Constructing a 5' crushed gravel walkway
along 203rd P1. would also.be very beneficial. His closing. remarks indicated that funds in that amount
are already available in the Engineering Budget Fund 112 under miscellaneous locations for the com-
pletion of the project.
Council President Jaech requested that the Council postpone making an immediate decision on the above
request pending further study of the cost of installing curbs and sidewalks,.i.e. constructing the
project in a more complete manner.. 000NCILMEMBER GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER. JAECH THAT
AN IMPROVED TRAFFIC FEASIBILITY STUDY BE SUBMITTED, INCORPORATING THE ITEMS LISTED.IN MR. ADAMS'
MEMORANDUM OF APRIL 28 TO -THE COUNCIL AND THE TOTAL.COST OF INSTALLATION OF CURBS AND SIDEWALKS: AND
IMPROVEMENTS UP TO THE TOTAL OF $10,000 FOR.SUBMISSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL: MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL
..Councilmember Hall reported.on the planting done at 5th.and Main. She would be very interested in
having more people participate next year and perhaps all the planting could be done at one time.
Co.uncilmember Naughten stated that the Edmonds South Snohomish.County Historical Society had begun
a program of placing historical markers in different areas throughout the City and wanted to.install
their first marker.at the Senior Center, the former home of Quality Shingle Company.
Councilmember Hall -stated that a decision had been made regarding the statue at.the Library.Plaza.
The replacement will be of someone with outstretched arms and about one -quarter the size of the one
it replaces.
Council President Jaech reminded the City Council of.the Retreat being held this weekend in LaConner
and informed them that agendas, maps and all necessary supportive material was included in their packets.
There was no further business to come before the Council and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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TRENff VARNEY MORANCity Clerk HARVE.H. HARRISON, Mayor
May 10, 1983 -Work Meeting
The. regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at.7.:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem
Jo -Anne Jaech in the Plaza Meeting
Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT
ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Jo -Anne Jaech
Hi-H. Harrison, Mayor Jim.Adams., City Engineer
Laura Hall
Art Housler, Finance Director
Bill Kasper.
Irene!Varney'Moran, CityClerk
Ray _Gould
Bobby Mills,. Act. Pub.•Wks.'Supt.
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Larry Naughten
Duane -Bowman, Asst. City Planner
John Nordquist
Pay.LeMay, Personnel Director
Katherine Allen
Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Tony Foss, Student Representative
Jim Jessel,-Property Manager
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Loretta Lundberg, Secretary
MAYOR
Mayor pro tem Jaech informed
Tucker, County Executive, to
the Council that Mayor Harrison had accepted an invitation from Willis
attend the Snohomish County Solid Waste to Energy Issues Meeting and would
not be in attendance tonight.
Mayor pro tem Jaech addressed
the audi.ence,,as an item of information, that this was to be a Council
work meeting and that Council
is not scheduled, during such a meeting, to take input from the
audience.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Gould removed Item (B) from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER GOULD MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMEMBER,NAUGHTEN,.TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF. THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
approved items on the Consent
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Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call.
(C) Award Fencing Bid at the Edmonds Cemetery ($591540).