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(D) APPROVAL OF AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN THE FINAL PLAT
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OF CLASSICO HOMES FIVE -LOT FORMAL SUBDIVISION ON 202nd STREET SW.
8610-202nd St.
(FILE NO. P-04-117, PROPERTY LOCATION: 8610 — 202nd STREET SW, APPLICANT:
CLASSICO HOMES, INC.)
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(E) AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
CENSUS SERVICES
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(F) APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC STREETSCAPE PLAN UPDATE
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Surplus Radios
(G) DECLARE RADIOS SURPLUS. (APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
ON 9/13/05.)
ord# 3561
(I) ORDINANCE NO. 3561 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ECDC 20.60.005
[Definitions of
DEFINITIONS TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER'S ERROR IN ORDER TO REAFFIRM
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DEFINITIONS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 3461 ON JULY 1, 2003,
WHILE RETAINING THE DEFINITION OF "CONSTRUCTION SIGN" ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE NO.3514
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Contract
(J) APPROVAL OF THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 925
CONTRACT
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ECDC SECTION 18.70.030
street Use
REVIEW (B)(4) RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR STREET USE ENCROACHMENT TO
[Encroachment
PROVIDE FOR NORMALLY ASSOCIATED RESIDENTIAL USES. (APPROVED BY THE
COMMUNITY/DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE ON 9/13/05.)
Development Services Director Duane Bowman explained this proposed ordinance was initiated by staff
in regard to issues that have arisen with street encroachments. As an example, a homeowner in the south
end of the City who cleared the brush and built a fence in an area of the right-of-way where the City does
not plan to widen the road in the near future is unable to obtain a street encroachment permit. Staff
proposes to add via the proposed ordinance a clause in the review criteria that would read, "The proposal
(if for an encroachment permit) either benefits the public interest, safety or convenience (e.g., supports or
protects the City street, reduces pedestrian hazards) or is an accessory structure, such as a fence normally
associated with residential use of the property, and fully complies with the requirements of paragraph B.1
through B.3 above." He explained this would allow staff to use the encroachment permit process to deal
with the thousands of encroachments that exist in residential zones where property owners have built
fences and small structures that do not hinder the use of utilities or right-of-way or cause a safety hazard
for pedestrians or vehicles.
Councilmember Plunkett recalled 2-3 weeks ago he received an email and telephone calls from a resident
and asked whether that was in regard to a different issue. Mr. Bowman explained that was a situation
regarding what the City should do with an area of unopened right-of-way on 8d' Avenue between Alder
and Walnut Streets where there are issues about pedestrian access, use of the right-of-way, etc. The
proposed ordinance does not address those issues. He planned to bring a resolution to the Council to
initiate a street vacation of the unopened right-of-way between Alder and Walnut Streets to provide a
public forum for discussing the issues and providing input regarding the use of the right-of-way. He
noted this was a unique piece of right-of-way due to the topography, utilities, and grade changes between
driveways, etc.
Councilmember Orvis suggested holding a public hearing on this issue rather than passing it tonight to
allow the public to air their concerns. He acknowledged it seems straightforward but he wanted to hear
from the public. Mayor Haakenson offered to refer the half dozen people who call him weekly with their
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