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Brackett's Landing Property/ ;�-- 7 - ems' 5 0 huv-- l � U �� • � � � ' � / � i �• � �� � � /� � -- �c.� i.�.. L� f '�� � y��� l�� � �Z� � October 20, 1983 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Stephen 0. Simpson, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: FURTHER REPORT ON BRACKETT'S LANDING BEACH Council requested additional information on the Brackett's Landing jetty project at the October 11 meeting. Attached are the minutes of our August 31 meeting with the State Natural Resource Coordinating Committee and the draw- ings and cost estimates of the proposed improvements for the beach and jetty. I have followed many of the suggestions made at the Olympia meeting, including contacts with Larry Lennox and Maureen Pierre from the Department of Game, Emily Ray and Chris Smith from Washington Department of Ecology, and Dick Allen and Ray Buckley from the Department of Fisheries. Assistance mentioned by these contacts includes: Manual labor for construction; grant research and writing assistance; money for the public information portion of the project; and help finding private contributors. I will report on further progress on this project as it is made. Frances Murphy will be at the October 25 Council Meeting to report on additional needs for the Brackett's Landing ranger program. SOS/mw Attachments cc: Frances Murphy r' Minutes of Natural Resource Coordinating Committee Meeting August 31, 1983 The Chairman, Donald W. Moos, Department of Ecology (WDOE)", convened the meeting at 1:15 p.m. Members and alternates present were: John DeMeyer, Department of Natural Resources (DNR); Jacob Thomas, Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (AHP); Russ Cahill, Department of Fisheries (DOF); Bill Wilkerson, Department of Fisheries (DOF); Larry Lennox, Department of Game (WDOG); Clyde Slemmer, Department of Transportation (DOT); and Bill Korpf, Department of Transportation (DOT). The chairman asked for any additions or corrections to the July 19 meeting minutes. The minutes were approved. The chairman introduced Dave Shelso, representative for Peter Kiewit Construction Company. Mr. Shelso gave a briefing on the proposed develop- ment of a facility at Cherry Point for the construction of concrete gravity structures and modular fabrication for resource processing and energy development. He explained that after completion of the permitting process, site preparation would most likely commence in the spring of 1984, with the launching of the first completed gravity structure sometime during the summer of 1985. He described and showed diagrams of the proposed facility that would encompass approximately 270 acres. He stated that a pre -cast concrete plant, a graving dock, and a small pier would be built on the site. The graving dock would be placed inland and be 600 feet square and excavated to a -26 MLLW. An area approximately 700 feet wide by 650 feet long would be dredged in front (seaward) of the graving dock for a channel. The adjacent pier would extend 350 feet into the water and would be available for receiving aggregate shipments for the pre -cast concrete plant. The beach area around the site would be available for recreational use all year long except for 10 days, at which time, it would be necessary to open the graving dock to float out a finished structure. This structure would weight approxi- mately 90,000 tons and be 500 feet in diameter. Estimated employment at the site would be close to 360 people (300 craft and 60 supervisory/clerical). He mentioned that no landfill is planned for the area. To give the committee an idea on market reviews for establishing this proposed site versus other alternative sites located on the West Coast, Mr. Shelso introduced Mr. Larry Levorsen, President of Anvil Corporation. Mr. Levorsen is acting as Kiewit's consulting engineer. He described to the committee various studies, alternative sites, and the market demands required today for choosing Cherry Point for development. He mentioned some of the necessary factors needed for potential development versus alternative sites: 1) the unrestricted access to the ocean, 2) zoning requirements be appropriate, 3) excellent soil conditions and climate, 4) calm and protective waters, 5) economic growth, and 6) access to a channel that could be made one and one-half to two times as wide as the structures to aid in moving them safely after completion to meet potential market demands and shipment. At the conclusion of Mr. Shelso`s and Mr. Levorsen's presentations, the chairman asked the committee members and alternates for questions. Page 2 (Minutes of Natural Resource Coordinating Committee - August 31, 1983) Mr. Russell Cahill (DOF) asked what the height and depth would be of the structures. Mr. Shelso said the structures are still in the planning and designing stages, but would probably be in the neighborhood of 120 to 130 feet in height, and the depth of the channel would be approximately a minus twenty-six feet below the ordinary high water mark. Jacob Thomas (AHP) asked if there would be any other areas of land disturbance, and to what extent. Mr. Shelso answered that there would be some leveling, road construction, erection of office buildings, and assembly of a fence around the area. He felt the main disturbance to the land would be the graving dock and the process of opening and closing the dock. Jacob Thomas also asked if the graving dock dimensions would be the same as the dredged area in front. Mr. Shelso replied the dimensions are a little smaller. John DeMeyer (DNR) asked where the dredged spoils would be disposed. Mr. Shelso answered that there still was some uncertainty, but most likely at a disposal site in the area. Larry Lennox (WDOG) asked what the process is for opening and closing the graving dock. Mr. Shelso asked Larry Levorsen to explain the preliminary plans for this process. Mr. Levorsen generally described a preliminary concept. The chairman asked what types and kinds of vessels will use the pier. Mr. Shelso answered that there would be barges for the concrete aggregate. The chairman asked if there would be any anticipated plans for future ex- pansion. Mr. Shelso answered that there is always a possibility. Rephrasing his question, the chairman asked if there will be changes in market, tech- nology, the location, or any particular plans to restore the area if abandoned after completion. Mr. Levorsen responded that the area would most likely be refilled in a case of abandonment, but did not foresee this ever happening. John DeMeyer asked what the present elevation is of the uplands. Mr. Shelso replied they are quite steep. Bill Korpf (DOT) asked if the dredged channel being 750 feet wide meant the bottom dimension. Mr. Shelso answered the top dimension is 750 feet wide sloping down and inward. After thanking Mr. Shelso and Mr. Levorsen for their presentation, the chairman invited the committee to take a short break and reconvene at 2:00 p.m. After returning, the chairman reopened the meeting and called for the presentation on the Brackett's Landing project. Ms. Francis Murphy, chair- person for the volunteer task force on this beach protection/education proposal introduced herself to the committee members. She explained that five agencies of government are involved in the project consisting of three Page 3 (Minutes of Natural Resource Coordinating Committee - August 31, 1983) MAY',, l¢arrrso,JJ cr� cities (Lynnwood, Mountlake Terra e, and Edmonds), two educational facilities (Edmonds School Distr ct and Shoreline Community College), and that the main purpose for t e presentation was to seek money and support. She then proceeded to introduce Mayor Hrdlicka, City of Lynnwood; Jack Serwald, Shoreline Community College, one volunteer, two park rangers, and Steve Simpson of the Edmonds Parks Department. They presented a general background of the history and accomplishments of the project thus far, plans for modification of the jetty, the need for protection and preservation, the educational programs involved, and funds needed for the project. Chairman Moos suggested the group contact Emily Ray of WDOE to find out availability of funds through the Coastal Zone Management program and contact Fisheries, Game, Parks, and DNR for possibilities of funding. He also mentioned that there might be some funds available from the newly established Washington Conservation Corps (WCC). The contact person for WDOE is Linda Bradford. Another possibility for legislative monies would be to contact Chris Smith of WDOE. Chairman Moos then asked for any other ideas from the committee members. John DeMeyer of DNR suggested that their might be a possibility that some of the agencies could give access to their equipment to cut cost in the restoration/reconstruction of the project. Bill Wilkerson mentioned Bob Turner could be contacted a DOF (753-6627) for their part in the WCC program. Dick Allen of the DOF Habitat Program might also have some ideas. Larry Lennox asked if they had contacted the Seattle Office of WDOG, if not, they should be contacted to check that possibility. Russ Cahill stated capital and rehabilitation funds probably could be acquired from some of the state agencies, but operating funds for wages and salaries would probably have to come from the local government. The chairman then asked Colonel Hintz of the Corps of Engineers if he had any comments or suggestions for the group. He replied "no", only if a Corps permit was required. The chairman thanked the group for their presentation and also commented that they might contact the National Guard for assistance. Colonel Hintz of the Corps of Engineers presented a formal presentation on what the current status is of the Corps'Regulatory Reform Program. He explained the purpose of the presentation was to inform the committee members of the advantages of the reform efforts and .to summarize the environmental safeguards that are part of the program. Colonel Hintz said that on May 7, 1982 a Task Force on Regulatory Relief, which had analyzed and evaluated the program, directed the Army to improve its regulatory program in several ways.- These ways being 1) by reducing uncertainty and delay, 2) by giving the states more authority and responsi- bility, 3) by reducing conflicting and overlapping policies, 4) by expanding the use of general permits, and 5) by clarifying the scope of the permit process. These modifications are just one component of the overall regulatory Page 4 (Minutes of Natural Resource Coordinating Committee - August 31, 1983) reform effort wherein other major regulation changes were for shortening the processing time to 60 days and expanding the nationwide permit program. All district engineers are required to comment on a permit application not later than 60 days after the receipt of a completed application (only significant exceptions are justifiable). He thanked the various efforts of the agencies for their cooperation in expediting their responses to reduce the individual permit processing time. The time has been reduced by approximately forty-five percent in the last year. He concluded his pre- sentation by describing two categories; general permits and nationwide permits. Five years re -validation of nationwide permits are required. Bill Wilkerson asked what the process time is for the nationwide permits for adoption and a final set of rules. Colonel Hintz and Gerry Keller (Corps staff) explained that a final hearing would be held in Washington, D.C. some- time in September or October, and the comments received from the hearing and the various states (depending on the difficulty to evaluate) might go into effect sometime in January. Bill Wilkerson asked if Congress will be conducting oversight. The Colonel replied that there had not been a great deal so far and that the administration is trying to make these changes administratively. Dennis Lundblad asked how problems would be identified on a project under nationwide permit and what the actual machinery would be to enforce the problem. Colonel Hintz explained it would be very similar to the individual permit process, where you have input by the contractor and the state agencies. Dennis Lundblad then asked if state agencies would be aware of enforcement situations. Gerry Keller explained only if there was a known violation of the permit. Otherwise probably no word would be given. There being no further questions, the chairman adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m. 4t . At e� CITY OF EDMONDS ETTS NDING ETTYKIM IMPROVEMENTS Me, MootcroH a wstoaatEi !rc lnylnwn S.no�or• . Ala noon 72� l.� SI, Edwew� Wwk Ii COST ESTIMATE BRACKETT'S LANDING JETTY IMPROVEMENT AND INTERPRETIVE CENTER Mobilization - Lump Sum Reshape Existing Rubble - 1,000 cy @ $10.00/cy Quarry Spalls - 2,000 cy @ $11.00/cy Class "B" Rock - 2,200 cy @ $13.00/cy Class "A" Rock - 2,300 cy @ $13.00/cy Crushed Rock - 100 cy @ $9.00/cy Asphalt Concrete Walk - 125 cy @ $45.00/cy Railing - Lump Sum Steps - Lump Sum Subtotal Indirect Costs TOTAL Other work by volunteers includes: Tide pools Interpretive signs/shelter $ 5,000.00 10,000.00 22 ,000.00 28,600.00 29,900.00 900.00 5,625.00 5,000.00 3,000.00 $ 110 ,025.00 24,100.00 $ 134,125.00 NO Brackett's Landing Beach Rangers Job Re uirements Marine Science students recommended by the marine Science Department of Shoreline Community College or Comond's- District 15. CPR trained One on sight. training session t.o provide ranger role. Two classroom observations and two beach observations Job Description provide information to the public at low tides. Provide general beach patrol. Provide nature walks on a regular basis for the public. Work closely with the three city Parks Departments to give classes at. the recreation ¢enters and on -the -beach classes,o Help design future beach improvements. Help keep the beach clean. Maintain signs Inform divers or underwater park regulations regarding safetyt-,and game collection. Policy: Department Orientation Beach Rangers need to learn: When to handle the public and when not to handle the public. To educate older people and foriegn lnnguage People. The process of petting help from the police, when they need assistance. How,to talk to the public with authority. The Edmonds Police Department could provide: A liaison from the department assigned to the Rench Rangers for: 1. on the beach training. 2. Lectur.e to Jack Serwold's Beach Ringer class. 3. Analyze problem cases from last vear. 4. Talk with the rangers to find oat what kind of help they need. BEACH RANGER PROGRAM PAY AND WORK SCHEDULE We estimate there will be ten low tide days out of every fourteen days. The work and pay schedule is divided into the Low Tide Schedule, a twelve-hour day schedule, and the Non Low Tide Schedule, an eight -hour day schedule. Low Tide Day Schedule Non Low Tide Schedule 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM At $6.00 per hour, the cost for At $6.00 per hour, the cost for Low Tide Patrol would be $6,264.00. Non Low Tide Patrol would be $1,680.00. Total pay for each Ranger would be $1,986.00 for four months. Edmonds would share the cost of the Rangers covering the Brackett's Landing Beach with Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, but the cost for covering Dayton Street Beach would go to Edmonds alone. Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace would pay $2,088.00 each and Edmonds would pay $3,768 for the Ranger services for the four months. 1984__RANGER SCHEDULE June 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 August 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 July 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 FM/mw 10/25/83 October 7, 1983 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Stephen 0. Simpson, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: FURTHER DISCUSSION AND DECISIONS REGARDING BRACKETT"S LANDING BEACH Attached are the minutes and reports from the discussions on additional beach restrictions. Members of the Brackett's Landing Task Force will be at the October 11 City Council Meeting to make comments and answer questions. SOS/mw Attachments map amendments, 2 3_cr eline Management Permits, and 1 adminisc.�L.ve appeal. For all of 1982 there were 37 hearings, so it appears that land use activity is approximately 25% greater in 1983 than in 1982. He said there has been an indication of more activity in remodeling, as well as new construction. Variance requests and Conditional Use Permit requests have had some denials and some approvals, and plats have been fairly straightforward. All plats have been approved, but with conditions. His budget is under the Planning Department and will not run over for professional services or for office services, so he will not be asking for any further increase in funds this year for services. When asked if he had encountered any problems, he responded that the system runs very smoothly and all of the wrinkles have been ironed out of it. The people are familiar with the process now and appear to be satisfied with it. He noted that variance criteria are very strict, and at times it is difficult to apply them, but his impression of the code is that it is probably the most straight- forward of any with which he works and the easiest to interpret as there is not much grey area. He thought it was a compliment to whoever drafted it. There have been times when he has seen double meanings in it, but he has brought those to the Council to reconcile and that has been done. Regarding the possibility of Sign Code hearings going to the Hearing Examiner, he said if that happens he would suggest that the review be similar to that for variances or Conditional Use Permits and that criteria be established upon which to make decisions. He was thanked for his report. REPORT ON WADE JAMES THEATER GAS FURNACES Property Manager Jim Jessel reported that the lease with the theater states that the lessee should pay for repairs, but it would be in the City's best interest to help with the heating repair and eliminate potential building deterioration. It appears that the block grant funds will be authorized to fund part of the cost --the part directly connected with the remodel for the handicapped use. The committee will not meet until December to make that determination, but it appears that approximately one-fourth of the cost can be expected from that source. Washington Natural Gas does not lease furnaces to commercial buildings, but they are willing to defer billing until January 1984 and install the furnaces immediately. The City would have to guarantee payment of the bill and would be required to finance any unfunded portion of the furnace replacement project. Mr. Jessel anticipated that the Driftwood Players, through fund-raising, would be able to provide a portion of the necessary funds, and he said the City's funding assistance should be minimal. Councilmember Naughten asked if other facilities would not expect the same help if the City goes ahead and provides this type of maintenance assistance for the theater. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka responded that this is more in the nature of a capital improvement than maintenance. Councilmember Jaech observed that there are no reserves for replacing equipment and doing major building repairs, and she asked that the administration do MOTION: something about establishing such reserves. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL THAT THE CITY GUARANTEE PAYMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF FURNACES IN THE WADE JAMES THEATER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,165 PLUS SALES TAX, TO GIVE THE THEATER AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE BLOCK GRANT AND OTHER FUNDS, AS SET FORTH IN THE PRESENTATION. MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION AND DECISIONS REGARDING BRACKETT'S LANDING BEACH Information/Arts Coordinator Linda McCrystal, acting for the Parks and Recreation Director, responded to the Council's request for comments regarding the possibility of extending the restrictions on boats and clamming to Edmonds beaches other than Brackett's Landing. She said it is the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Director that there should be no restrictions on the operation of boats except in the Underwater Park and designated bathing beaches, noting that cartop and hand -launched boats are becoming increasingly popular and do not appear to conflict with other beach uses. The boat restriction now is against motors and applies only to the Underwater Park, and she noted that there are more and more canoes and kayaks being used. The present Brackett's Landing ordinance restricts gathering of any marine life except in case of an emergency, educational endeavors, or scientific research. The City could not issue a permit for normal clamming if the ordinance were extended to include other beaches. Councilmember Allen stated that the DOE has suggested sources which may be willing to help with funding, but now that school is in session Frances Murphy does not have the time to call them to seek funding, and she had suggested the use of the Council Resource Person for this. Councilmember Kasper did not believe pursuing grants was a job for the Council Resource person at this time, and several of the Councilmembers shared that view. Councilmember Allen said that without a report from Frances Murphy they were working in the dark, and she suggested that this discussion be rescheduled EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 - September 13, 1983 for sometime when Frances Murphy can be present since she already had devoted so much effort to this project. Councilmember Allen could see no reason why people should be taking all the things they do take from the beaches, and she thought that could be restricted on all City beaches and that clam digging could be by permit only. Council - member Hall felt that posting the beaches should be adequate. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO RESCHEDULE THIS ITEM TO THE OCTOBER 4, &,,.&1983 AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Simpson will be X lent to this project to assist Frances Murphy. TEMPORARY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS Personnel Director Pat LeMay reviewed the Mayor's request for one additional public service project in the amount of $3,840. This would be based on an hourly minimum wage of $6.00 per hour because of the skill and hazard involved, plus S.25 per hour for industrial insurance. The project is preparing the roof of the civic center bleachers for reroofing by a contractor. The old roofing would be stripped off, the roof decking repaired, and 1/2" plywood applied. If the project should be completed with less than 640 hours, the remaining hours would be used to remove brush and debris from the Wade James Theater site. Some concern was expressed about using nonskilled labor for this because of the risk involved, but Mayor Harrison said one of the people who would be used on the project is a roofer by trade. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka stated that the employees would be covered by Workmen's Compensation, and the City would have no liability. Acting Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills stated that the necessary safety measures for this program had been examined. City Engineer Jim Adams added that the project would include revamping the structure. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO PASS ORDINANCE 2396 TO Withdrawn PROVIDE COMPENSATION AT THE RATE OF $6.00 PER HOUR FOR THE CIVIC CENTER FIELD AND GRANDSTAND PROJECT, AND TO PASS RESOLUTION 566 TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR THIS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,840; AND, FURTHER, TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF ANY REMAINING HOURS OF THE 640 REQUESTED TO REMOVE BRUSH AND DEBRIS FROM THE WADE JAMES THEATER SITE. Councilmember Kasper said he would vote against the motion because he thought it would be putting money into something that is continuing to deteriorate. He felt that the entire bleachers structure is deteriorating and will be condemned in a matter of years. Mr. Adams said the structure right now is not safe and putting new members there and not putting some type of a cover over them will cause them to rot out again. He said the structure, as it is, is inadequate because of the structural capability right now, but with minor repairs it can be made safe. Councilmember Hall recalled that it had been made safe previously, and she thought more information was needed before they could approve this project. Mr. Adams said more information cannot be provided --the major cause of the problem is the roof and there is no question that it would last another ten years or longer with these repairs. It was suggested that the roof be removed and the structure be left as open bleachers, but Mr. Mills stated that it is used also for storage and the roof is needed in order to continue to use the structure for storage. THE MOTION AND THE SECOND WERE WITHDRAWN. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO ASK FOR SOME FEEDBACK BEFORE DECIDING TO DO THE WORK, INCLUDING WHAT IS THE BEST ESTIMATE OF WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO THE STRUCTURE WITHOUT A ROOF, AND WHETHER THERE ARE ALTERNATIVE PLACES TO USE FOR STORAGE, WITHOUT SPENDING $20,000 FOR A ROOF, REPORT TO BE PROVIDED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1983. Mayor Harrison noted that if they should decide to have the roof installed it should be done before the weather turns bad. THE MOTION CARRIED. THIRD OUARTERLY REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF REGARDING PAROLE OFFICE ON 212TH Police Chief Marlo Foster reported that lines of communication have been kept open between the Police Department and this parole office, and there have been no known complaints or criminal reports connected with this operation. Further, Edmonds High School administrators have received no negative information from students or parents. He introduced three of the workers from the office and said the Police Department has a fine cooperative arrangement going with these people. One of the case workers provided some statistics regarding their program, stating that there are 342 individuals on probation and parole in South County at this time, and the average caseload is 85 per officer, with one-fourth of those being Edmonds residents. He said the office is in the community to assure public safety. Approximately 80% of the offenders are required to visit the office during the first ten days of the month. Of the 80 individuals he deals with, 20% are dealt with on a daily basis. He felt that because of the case officers' high visibility in the community the individuals are a little more cautious now that the office is here. He said they are open to keeping the community informed as to what they are doing and have appeared as speakers to various organizations. Student Representative Wendy Wahl said she had not even been aware the office was there, and she thought it might be helpful for some of the people, the officers and the offenders, to speak to some of the classes at the high school. She recalled that one had spoken previously regarding a life sentence, and it had been EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 - September 13, 1983 September 1, 1983 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Stephen 0. Simpson, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND DECISIONS REGARDING BRACKETT'S LANDING BEACH Attached are notes from Council's previous discussions regarding the extension of the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary ordinance. In addition, Council asked for comments regarding: 1. RESTRICTIONS ON BOATS. Cartop and hand -launched boats are becoming increasingly popular and do not appear to conflict with other beach uses. I believe there should be no restrictions on the operation of boats except in the Underwater Park and designated bathing beaches. 2. PERMITS FOR CLAMMING. The present Brackett's Landing ordinance restricts gathering any marine life except in case of an emergency, educational endeavors, or scientific research. The City could not issue a permit for normal clamming if the ordinance were extended to other beaches. SOS/mw Attachments September 1, 1983 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Stephen 0. Simpson, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND DECISIONS REGARDING BRACKETT'S LANDING BEACH Attached are notes from Council's previous discussions regarding the extension of the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary ordinance. In addition, Council asked for comments regarding: 1. RESTRICTIONS ON BOATS. Cartop and hand -launched boats are becoming increasingly ,1 popular and do not appear to conflict with other beach uses. I believe there should be no restrictions on the operation of boats except in the Underwater Park and designated bathing beaches. 2. PERMITS FOR CLAMMING. The present Brackett's Landing ordinance restricts gathering any marine life except in case of an emergency, educational endeavors, or scientific research. The City could not issue a permit for normal clamming if the ordinance were extended to other beaches. SOS/mw Attachments Ell TO APPROVE THE CITY OF MOUNTLAKE TERRACE AS THE LOW BIDDER FOR THE SEAL COATING PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED. ISCUSSION REGARDING BRACKETT'S LANDING BEACH Parks and Recreation Director Steve Simpson noted that Councilmember Allen had asked that the City consider extending the beach preservation ordinance to apply to other parts of the Edmonds shoreline. Frances Murphy noted that much of the beach area is private property but at a certain point the private beach ends and from there seaward it is public, and that public beach is not being protected. She asked that Lloyd Ostrom be permitted to speak, as a private beach owner. He said that the clams and mussels are mostly on public property out beyond the meander line, and when people go to dig clams it is obvious that they are not observing good conservation practices as they arrive with huge buckets to fill and they do not refill the holes they make, so many more clams are killed than they take. He said that at a very low tide, even though it is private property, they could be on public beach. Also, he said there is no enforcement of the game laws, and he thought having a beach ranger there to remind people of the laws would help. Councilmember Allen said she had talked to other beach property owners who are saying the same things. Councilmember Hall thought an education program would accomplish a lot, such as the program Frances Murphy had started, but Councilmember Allen did not think that was adequate. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka said there would be no problem extending the restriction on the taking of clams to other public beaches in the City, but he said when it came to private property he questioned whether the City could prohibit the private property owner from digging on his own land. He was doubtful that they could enact regulations over State publicly owned tidelands other than what the State has enacted. He noted that it is trespass for people to go on private property to dig clams. Councilmember Gould suggested that they may want to extend some parts of the ordinance to other City beaches, but he thought people should be able to go to a public beach and have a fire and put a boat in the water. Mr. Ostrom stated that he has to have a burning permit to have a fire on his private property. Ms. Murphy stated that one can dig clams on Brackett's Landing Beach but a permit is required. She said it makes people more visible and more responsible, and that could be the same for other beaches. She said Union Oil Beach, by test, is not as badly stripped as Brackett's Landing Beach. Councilmember Jaech questioned whether boats with motors are safe, with bathers at Dayton St. Beach and Union Oil Beach. Other Councilmembers noted that such boats go beyond the bathers as they are going out for fishing, and they are very few. Council - member Gould stated that they want to protect the marine life but they do not want to keep the beaches from being utilized, and Councilmember Allen said her concern was not with the boats, but with the fact that the beaches are being stripped, and she had not intended making the restrictions on the other beaches as complete as they are on Brackett's Landing Beach. She thought they owed it to the young people coming along to keep the beaches as natural as possible. Ms. Murphy noted that both Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace will include the ranger program in their 1984 budgets so it will be extended to next year. No action was taken at this time, and there will be further discussion and action on September 6, 1983. Ms. Murphy will invite the beach rangers to attend that meeting. REPORT ON JOINT USE WITH LYNNWOOD OF MEAD014DALE PLAYFIELD Parks and Recreation Director Steve Simpson reported that the school district is anxious to dispose of the Meadowdale property by having a program in the works to develop the field or by selling the property. Bill Evans, the Parks and Recreation Director of the City of Lynnwood, had indicated that Lynnwood is very skeptical of the sludge idea and they want to be convinced completely that it is a good idea before they will go ahead with it. They have had problems with drainage in other fields and they know sludge will create a peat -like surface --and that holds water. They will be contacting Metro to get a thorough analysis of what sludge will do to the site. Mr. Simpson said they also have been discussing developing of the Woodway field to serve the south end of the City, not necessarily with sludge, but developing the Meadowdale field would not affect the developing of other fields. There will be more discussion in the budget discussions. Councilmember Kasper observed that they need to know what the maintenance costs will be before a commitment is made to the Meadowdale field, and it was noted that they will have to determine how much of a commitment would be necessary and for what level of play, and an interlocal agreement would be necessary as well as a long-term lease from the school district. The Lynnwood City Council will examine the idea of using sludge to begin the development at their MOTION: August 29, 1983 work meeting. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ,O' `�, y NORDQUIST, TO PLACE THIS ITEM FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION ON AUGUST 30, 1983, WHICH WILL kec E SUBSEQUENT TO THE LYNNWOOD MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 - August 23, 1983 MAE/lc 3/25/82 ORDINANCE NO. 2284 AN ORDINANCE OF THE. CITY OF EDMONDS, WASH- INGTON, AMENDING SECTION 5.43.005 OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE ADDING THE DEFINITIONS OF "BRACKETT'S LANDING SHORELINE SANCTUARY," AND "MOTORIZED BOAT;" ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.43.110 PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTS WITHIN THE BRACKETT'S LANDING SHORELINE SANCTUARY; ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.43.120 PROVIDING FOR A SHORELINE SANCTUARY PERMIT; ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.43.130 DECLARING PUBLIC NUISANCES; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.43.140 PROVIDING PENALTIES. WHEREAS, the City Council authorized the formation of the Brackett's Landing Marine Preservation Task Force to establish a comprehensive plan and make a recommendation to the City Council concerning a shoreline sanctuary, and WHEREAS, said Task Force conducted studies, gathered information, and submitted a report to the City Council for consideration at a public hearing held on March 16, 1982, and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the public interest, health, safety and genrral welfare to create a Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary to protect. the marine life in such sanctuary and to,provide for the issuance of shoreline sanctuary permits solely for the purpose of scientific research, educational activities, and emergencies, now, therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 5.43.005 is hereby amended add- ing the following definitions of "Brackett's Landing Shore- line Sanctuary" and "Motorized boat" and relettering the existing definitions to be alphabetically consistent with this amendment: A. Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary means that marine resource area lying between the inner harbor line and the western most boundary of the railroad right of way and between the ferry dock on Main Street and a line extending due west from the end of Caspers Street. The Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary is reserved solely to provide the public, scien- tists and students the opportunity to examine over a period of time the ecological relation- ships within such area. B. Motorized boat means any boat or other water craft propelled by any device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, includ- ing, but not limited to internal combustion engines, electric motors, steam engines, or sails specifically excepting, however, water craft powered solely by human exertion. Section 2. A new Section 5.43.110 is hereby added to the Edmonds City Code to read as follows: 5.43.110 Prohibited Acts within Brackett's Landin Shorline Sanctuary: It is unlawful for any person to knowingly commit any of the following acts within the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary except when permitted by special permit obtained as provided below: A. To injure, destroy or otherwise contribute to the physical degradation of the habitat of: any fish, bird, mollusk, crustacean, marine or intertidal algae or plant, or any other marine or intertidal organism. B. To take, possess, injure, or destroy any bird, mollusk, crustacean, marine or intertidal algae or plant, or any other marine or intertidal organism of any kind whatsoever. -2- C. To possess any device intended for the taking of birds, mollusks, crustaceans, marine or inter- tidal algae or plants or any other marine or intertidal organisms, includiriy but not limited to shovels, clam "guns," buckets, crab pots or traps, hooks, spears or spear guns of every kind and description, nets for capturing or retaining in one's posession marine life, gaffs, or any other similar device. D. To ignite, fuel, maintain or permit any fire except a fire in a facility specifically designed for open fires and expressly designated as such by the Parks and Recreation Director, or contained cooking stoves including but not limited to a charcoal, gas or propane stove or grill. E. To operate or permit to operate any motorized boat except a Washington State Ferry to the extent necessary for docking operations. Section 3. A new Section 5.43.120 is hereby added to the Edmonds City Code to read as follows: 5.43.120 Shoreline Sanctuary Permit A. Any person may engage in an activity prohibited by Section 5.43.110A through C provided such person obtains and possesses a "Shoreline Sanc- tuary permit" issued by the Director of Parks and Recreation or designee. B. Such permit shall only be issued upon a showing to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Director or designee that such permit is neces- sary for scientific research, educational endeavors or because of an emergency threatening the public health, safety and/or general welfare or the marine life of such sanctuary. The per- mit shall set forth: 1. The activity allowed. 2. The da tes such permi t shal 1 be of feet ive . 3. The name of the person to whom the permit is issued. -3- Section 4. A new Section 5.43.130 is hereby added to the Edmonds City Code declaring a public nuisance as follows: 5.43.130 Acts Deemed A Public Nuisance Any action which materially injures or threatens harm to any marine organism in the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary or which materially degrades the physical habitat of such marine organisms, shall be deemed a public nuisance sub- ject to injunctive relief and civil damages for any such harm. Section 5. A new Section 5.43.140 is hereby added to the Edmonds City Code prescribing penalties as follows: 5.43.140 Penalties Any person violating any provision of Section 5.43.110 of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall he subject to fines and/or imprisonment as set forth in Section 5.45.020 of this Code. Section 6. If any portion or the application of any portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jursidiction, the validity of all other portions of this ordinance, or their application, shall not be affected. Section 7. The Parks and Recreation Director, or designee, is hereby directed to erect signs notifying the public of the boundaries of the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary and of the acts prohibited by this ordinance. -4 - Section 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after passage and publication by posting as provided by law. APPROVED: 2VZ MAYOR, 11. H. HARRISON ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: CITY CLERK, IRE ? ARNEY MORF1Pd APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: BY FILED WI'] THE CITY CLERK: March 26, 1982 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: April 6, 1982 POSTED: April 7, 1982 EFFECTIVE DATE: April 12, 1982 5- BRACKETT'S LANDING BEACH REPORT 1. The Brackett's Landing Beach Rangers are leading interpretive tours and advising beach visitors about the Brackett's Landing preserva- tion ordinance. They are on the beach two hours before and after each minus tide. The ranger program is scheduled through the first week in September. 2. The Brackett's Landing Task Force is planning new signs for Brackett's Landing. The Task Force is trying to reduce the number of regulatory signs. 3. The Task Force has invited Seattle television stations to film the ranger program in action. Two stations have made programs on Brackett's Landing. Others have expressed interest in the project. 4. Edmonds School District is considering ways to help rebuild the jetty north of the ferry dock into a marine interpretive center, with hands-on tide pools and other features. 5. Task Force Members and the Mayors of Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace will appear at a Department of Ecology hearing on August 31 to ask for help with the jetty project. All concerned State Departments will be represented at the hearing, including the Departments of Ecology, Fisheries, Natural Resources and Education. SOS/mw 8/18/83 CITY OF Ef� D M O N D S HARVE H HARRISONMAYOR MAYOR 700 MAIN ST. • EDMONDS, WASHINGTON 98020 • (2061 775 25?5 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT August 16, 1983 Mr. Donald W. Moos, Director Department of Ecology Mail Stop PV-11 Olympia, Washington 98504 Dear Mr. Moos: Edmonds School District #15, Shoreline Community College, and the Cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace are working together to preserve Brackett's Landing Beach and to interpret the shoreline environment to visitors. Plans are to modify a jetty just north of the Edmonds ferry terminal to provide a series of tide pools and rocky outcroppings. The jetty would be the centerpiece of the park's interpretive program. Brackett's Landing is located at the end of Main Street in Edmonds and stretches to Casper Street, one thousand yards to the north. It features a small parking area, bathhouse, and three interpretive panels which display information about the topography and marine life of Puget Sound. The Edmonds School District has initiated an educational pro- gram in which marine science students from Shoreline Community College conduct elementary marine life and conservation classes in the classroom and on the beach. Two of these Shoreline students, under the sponsorship of the cities, work as park naturalists throughout the summer, teaching groups of children from all over South Snohomish County about the intertidal life and its preservation. Attached is a drawing of the beach and the proposed changes to the jetty as envisioned by the Brackett's Landing Task Force, a group of South Snohomish County volunteers. Reid -Middleton and Associates has estimated the cost of the changes to be $135,125. We ask your help in rebuilding the jetty. Sincerely, f Frances Murphy, Cha 5p rrsvn Breackett's Landing Task Force FM/SOS/mw Attachments August 18, 1983 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Stephen 0. Simpson, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING BRACKETT'S LANDING BEACH Councilmember Allen asked that the City consider extending the preservation ordinance to apply to other parts of the Edmonds shoreline. Attached is a map of city beaches, a copy of the Brackett's Landing Sanctuary Ordinance, and some other information that may be used for background for the discussion. Frances Murphy and other members of the Brackett's Landing Task Force will be at the Council meeting to answer questions from Counci lmembers. SOS/mw Attachments MAE/lc 3/25/82 ORDINANCE NO. 2284 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASH- INGTON, AMENDING SECTION 5.43.005 OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE ADDING THE DEFINITIONS OF "BRACKETT'S LANDING SHORELINE SANCTUARY," AND "MOTORIZED BOAT;" ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.43.110 PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTS WITHIN THE BRACKETT'S LANDING SHORELINE SANCTUARY; ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.43.120 PROVIDING FOR A SHORELINE SANCTUARY PERMIT; ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.43.130 DECLARING PUBLIC NUISANCES; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.43.140 PROVIDING PENALTIES. WHEREAS, the City Council authorized the formation of the Brackett's Landing Marine Preservation Task Force to establish a comprehensive plan and make a recommendation to the City Council concerning a shoreline sanctuary, and WHEREAS, said Task Force conducted studies, gathered information, and submitted a report to the City Council for consideration at a public hearing held on March 16, 1982, and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the public interest, health, safety and general welfare to create a Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary to protect the marine life in such sanctuary and to provide for the issuance of shoreline sanctuary permits solely for the purpose of scientific research, educational activities, and emergencies, now, therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 5.43.005 is hereby amended add- ing the following definitions of "Brackett's Landing Shore- line Sanctuary" and "Motorized boat" and relettering the existing definitions to be alphabetically consistent with this amendment: A. Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary means that marine resource area lying between the inner harbor line and the western most boundary of the railroad right of way and between the ferry dock on Main Street and a line extending due west from the end of Caspers Street. The Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary is reserved solely to provide the public, scien- tists and students the opportunity to examine over a period of time the ecological relation- ships within such area. B. Motorized boat means any boat or other water craft propelled by any device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, includ- ing, but not limited to internal combustion engines, electric motors, steam engines, or sails specifically excepting, however, water craft powered solely by human exertion. Section 2. A new Section 5.43.110 is hereby added to the Edmonds City Code to read as follows: 5.43.110 Prohibited Acts within Brackett's Landing Shorline Sanctuary: T It is unlawful for any person to knowingly commit any of the following acts within the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary except when permitted by special permit obtained as provided below: A. To injure, destroy or otherwise contribute to the physical degradation of the habitat of any fish, bird, mollusk, crustacean, marine or intertidal algae or plant, or any other marine or intertidal organism. B. To take, possess, injure, or destroy any bird, mollusk, crustacean, marine or intertidal algae or plant, or any other marine or intertidal organism of any kind whatsoever. W= C. To possess any device intended for the taking of birds, mollusks, crustaceans, marine or inter- tidal algae or plants or any other marine or intertidal organisms, including but not limited to shovels, clam "guns," buckets, crab pots or traps, hooks, spears or spear guns of every kind and description, nets for capturing or retaining in one's posession marine life, gaffs, or any other similar device. D. To ignite, fuel, maintain or permit any fire except a fire in a facility specifically designed for open fires and expressly designated as such by the Parks and Recreation Director, or contained cooking stoves including but not limited to a charcoal, gas or propane stove or grill. E. To operate or permit to operate any motorized boat except a Washington State Ferry to the extent necessary for docking operations., Section 3. A new Section 5.43.120 is hereby added to the Edmonds City Code to read as follows: 5.43.120 Shoreline Sanctuary Permit A. Any person may engage in an activity prohibited by Section 5.43.110A through C provided such person obtains and possesses a "Shoreline Sanc- tuary permit" issued by the Director of Parks and Recreation or designee. B. Such permit shall only be issued upon a showing to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Director or designee that such permit is neces- sary for scientific research, educational endeavors or because of an emergency threatening the public health, safety and/or general welfare or the marine life of such sanctuary. The per- mit shall set forth: 1. The activity allowed. 2. The dates such permit shall be effective. 3. The name of the person to whom the permit is issued. -3- Section 4. A new Section 5.43.130 is hereby added to the Edmonds City Code declaring a public nuisance as follows: 5.43.130 Acts Deemed A Public Nuisance Any action which materially injures or threatens harm to any marine organism in the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary or which materially degrades the physical habitat of such marine organisms, shall be deemed a public nuisance sub- ject to injunctive relief and civil damages for any such harm. Section 5. A new Section 5.43.140 is hereby added to the Edmonds City Code prescribing penalties as follows: 5.43.140 Penalties Any person violating any provision of Section 5.43.110 of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to fines and/or imprisonment as set forth in Section 5.45.020 of this Code. Section 6. If any portion or the application of any portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jursidiction, the validity of all other portions of this ordinance, or their application, shall not be affected. Section 7. The Parks and Recreation Director, or designee, is hereby directed to erect signs notifying the public of the boundaries of the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary and of the acts prohibited by this ordinance. -4 - Section 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after passage and publication by posting as provided by law. APPROVED: MAYOR, H. H. HARRISON ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: CITY CLERK, IRE VARNEY MORAN APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: BY FILED WI THE CITY CLERK: March 26, 1982 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: April 6, 1982 POSTED: April 7, 1982 EFFECTIVE DATE: April 12, 1982 -5- BRACKETT'S LANDING BEACH REPORT 1. The Brackett's Landing Beach Rangers are leading interpretive tours and advising beach visitors about the Brackett's Landing preserva- tion ordinance. They are on the beach two hours before and after each minus tide. The ranger program is scheduled through the first week in September. 2. The Brackett's Landing Task Force is planning new signs for Brackett's Landing. The Task Force is trying to reduce the number of regulatory signs. 3. The Task Force has invited Seattle television stations to film the ranger program in action. Two stations have made programs on Brackett's Landing. Others have expressed interest in the project. 4. Edmonds School District is considering ways to help rebuild the jetty north of the ferry dock into a marine interpretive center, with hands-on tide pools and other features. 5. Task Force Members and the Mayors of Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace will appear at a Department of Ecology hearing on August 31 to ask for help with the jetty project. All concerned State Departments will be represented at the hearing, including the Departments of Ecology, Fisheries, Natural Resources and Education. SOS/mw 8/18/83 CITY ' T Y OF III D E� /g O !6 s F—J � HARVF 11 HARRISON ffvv 1!f d= 2 .d � �i � `J Y `i.� P Mnvrip 700 MAIN ST • EDMONDS, WASHINGTON 98020 • L^Ohl rl',;",7S PAHKS AND RLCHLATION DLfAR1MENT August 16, 1983 Mr. Donald W. Moos, Director Department of Ecology Mail Stop PV-ll Olympia, Washington 98504 Dear Mr. Moos: Edmonds School District #15, Shoreline Community College, and the Cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace are working together to preserve Brackett's Landing Beach and to interpret the shoreline environment to visitors. Plans are to modify a jetty just north of the Edmonds ferry terminal to provide a series of tide pools and rocky outcroppings. The jetty would be the centerpiece of the park's interpretive program. Brackett's Landing is located at the end of Main Street in Edmonds and stretches to Casper Street, one thousand yards to the north. It features a small parking area, bathhouse, and three interpretive panels which display information about the topography and marine life of Puget Sound. The Edmonds School District has initiated an educational pro- gram in which marine science students from Shoreline Community College conduct elementary marine life and conservation classes in the classroom and on the beach. Two of these Shoreline students, under the sponsorship of the cities, work as park naturalists throughout the summer, teaching groups of children from all over South Snohomish County about the intertidal life and its preservation. Attached is a drawing of the beach nrid the proposed changes to the jetty as envisioned by the Brackett's Landing Task Force, a group of South Snohomish County volunteers. Reid -Middleton and Associates has estimated the cost of the changes to be $135,125. We ask your help in rebuilding the jetty. Sincerely, 1 f � I 7 Frances Murphy, �p Ch i .son Breackett's Landing Task Force 1'M/SOS/mw Attachments June 16, 1983 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Steve Simpson, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: BRACKETT'S LANDING RANGER PROGRAM The Brackett's Landing Marine Preservation Task Force requested funding for the Beach Ranger Program at the June 7 City Council meeting. Since then, Mountlake Terrace has turned down the request for 1983, but has promised to place it in their 1984 budget. Lynnwood has pledged to make up one half of Mountlake Terrace's obligation of $900.00. Frances Murphy told me that now is a critical time for the Beach Ranger Program. Summer low tides, vacationers, and out -of -school children combine to make collecting Brackett's Landing sea life a common practice. The program would assign rangers to the beach two hours before and after each low tide to interpret, answer questions, and tell people about the Brackett's Landing marine protection ordinance. The Council has placed the Ranger Program funding on the July 12 Finance Committee agenda. Mrs. Murphy informed me that by then a good deal of the program's effectiveness would be lost because the summer will be well along. The Brackett's Landing Marine Preservation Task Force asks that the City consider their funding request at the earliest time possible to make the Ranger Program effective this summer. SS/mw cc: Frances Murphy Jack Serwold May 5, 1983 l' 3 3 Executive Off ccs Mayor Harve H. Harrison City of Edmonds Executive Building Edmonds, WA 98020 Dear Mayor Harrison: This letter concerns a presentation that I made to your City Council two years ago. At that time, I asked your City to join with Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood in a program to teach South County youngsters to protect our marine life on the shores of Puget Sound. Residents from our three cities use Brackett's Landing Beach in Edmonds and consider it theirs, so we in South County have initiated a protection and education program through the Edmonds School District with the support of the Marine Science Department of Shoreline Com- munity College. Marine Science students from Shoreline Community College are now working with Edmonds District elementary children to teach them about our Puget Sound marine life and the importance of protecting it. This coming summer of 1983, we are ready to implement parks classes to study marine life at Brackett's Landing Beach. These classes will be instructed by Shoreline Community College Marine Science students selected by the teacher, Jack Serwold. Parks classes from Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and Edmonds Parks Departments will be instructed at the beach by these students. The students will be paid a minimum stipend as an educational tuition reimbursement to act as rangers on the beach and give Marine Science classes to the parks classes from the three cities. I am requesting that you consider giving $600.00 per year to support this conservation and education program. Your participation is, of course, contingent on the other cities contributing to the program. Sincerely, r�zc� Frances Murphy Chairperson, Brackett's Landing Task Force 7200 191st S.W. Lynndale Elementary School Lynnwood, WA 98036 March 10, 1982 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: REPORT FROM FRANCES MURPHY ON BR.ACKETT S LANDING At the March 16 City Council Meeting, Frances Murphy will present a progress report on the Brackett's Landing Marine Preservation Task Force. Her major topics will include: (1) The financial status of the Task Force. (2) Schedule of panel installation at Brackett's Landing Beach. (3) Progress of ranger program. (4) Progress of tide pool project on the jetty. (5) A suggested ordinance for beach protection. (The Task Force recommends that the City Attorney be instructed to finalize the Shore- line Sanctuary Ordinance for future review/ approval.) a.- JJ/mw Attachment CC: All Task Force Members Draft #2 11/5/80 SHORELINE SANCTUARY ORDINANCE An ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending Chapter 5.80, Park Regulations, of the Edmonds Code; establishing the Brackett's Landina Beach Sanctuary, defining said sanctuaries, its boundaries and those acts prohibited at said sanctuary. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, authorized the formation of the Brackett's Landing Marine Preservation Task Force to establish a comprehensive plan and make recommendation to the City Council concerning a shoreline sanctuary, and Whereas, said Task Force conducted studies, gathered information, and submitted a report to the City Council for consideration at a public hearing which the City Council heard on 1981, and Whereas, the City Council finding it in the public interest, convenience, health and safety to amend Chapter 5.80 of the Edmonds City Code with regard - to regulation of the latter described portion of the Edmonds shoreline, no�,:, therefore, The City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, do ordain the following amendments to Chapter 5.80 of the Edmonds City Code. Section 1. A new subsection shall be added to Section 5.80.005 of the Edmonds City Code, reading as follows: 5. Sanctuary - defined by boundaries city -owned property as described in attached legal and shown on attached site plan. 6. Lowest low tide - the point of the lowest tide of any particular year. 7. Motorized boat - any boat run by a gas or diesel combustion engine. Draft #2 11/5/80 Page two Section 2. A new section shall be added to Chapter 5.80, Park Regulations, of the Edmonds City Code, reading as follows: 5.80.095 Prohibited acts within the Shoreline Sanctuary. The following acts are unlawful and are prohibited within the boundary of the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary. 1. The disturbing, destroying, taking or possession of any fish, birds, mollusks, crustaceans, shells, or any other type of marine organisms; whether plant or animal, of any kind or disruption in that portion of the sanctuary being shoreward of the lowest low tide. 2. The possession of clam digging equipment, such as shovels, clam "guns" or buckets for digging clams from the beach and upland of the water's edge. 3. No beach fires are allowed in the sanctuary except in designated areas or in contained cooking systems. 4. No motorized boats are to be allowed within the marine sanctuary. 5. No dogs shall be allowed in the sanctuary except on leash. Section 3. A new section shall be added to Chapter 5.80, Park Regulations, of the Edmonds City Code, reading as follows: 5.80.100 Special exceptions by permission in the Brackett's Landin'.� Marine Sanctuary. The acts prohibited specifically related to the Marine Sanctuary in Section 5.80.095, shall be lawful for such purposes as research, emergency situations and organized activities' only when express permission is granted by writing the Parks Director or his appointed designee. Said director shall be authorized to issue a "collector's license" if the applicant meets those criteria as established by the Brackett's Landing Marine Preservation Task Force. Draft #2 11/5/80 Page three Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective five days after passage and publication by postinq as provided by law. Approved Mayor ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY: July 1, 1981 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim. Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT FROM BP.ACKETT'S LANDING MARINE PRESERVATION TASK FORCE Two major goals have been accomplished by the Brackett's Landing Task Force in the past several months. Skipper's Seafood 'n Chowder House is sponsoring a fund raising ticket sale for our "wish list" items. Secondly, Shoreline Community College has set up a scholar- ship to support a park ranger at Brackett's Landing. Frances Murphy will discuss the significance of these items at the July 7 City Council Meeting. On the wood cutting issue, no complaints or problems (driving on the beach, etc.) have been reported. JJ/mw November 10, 1980 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT FROM BRACKETT'S LANDING MARINE PRESERVATION TASK FORCE Attached is a progress report from the Brackett's Landing Marine Preservation Task Force. The Task Force, coupled with input from local experts and a survey, concluded that Brackett's Landing Beach should be preserved as a marine sanctuary. In this regard, the following concerns should be addressed in the development of the sanctuary: 1. Rules to be used in establishing the Brackett's Landing Beach Sanctuary; 2. An ordinance that defines the acts to be prohibi- ted within the sanctuary; and 3. A program to be used in the design and construc- tion of the educational displays at the sanctuary. Frances Murphy will present the Task Force recommendations to the City Council. JJ/mw Attachments Report of activities of the Bracketts' Landing Beach Task Force to date: 1. The Chairperson, Frances Murphy, contacted the following agencies and individuals to request funding and possible assistance in the development of the Brackett's Landing Beach Comprehensive Use Plan: Department of Natural Resources - Bill.Johnson, of the Olympia office, sent Doug McGoon, to inspect the beach area and give recommendation. His letter is attached. Department of the Interior - This department can give no financial support, but would like to assist in coordinating a similar plan throughout state. Such a coordinated approach would succeed in preserving all the public marine sites like Bracketts' Landing for the future. National Park Service - This department, also, cannot give any funds. But the future possibility of a coordinated plan will be welcome. Washington State Park Service- The same as above. Department of Ecology - After our plan has progressed further, this department will help with planning. NOAA - Sea Grant - This department cannot help at this time, but will welcome updating of our progress. NOAA - Impact Research Group - This department cannot help as we do not qualify as an impact area. Discovery Park Ranger - He gave us much advice and is available for any and all personal help and advice. Edmonds Community College Science Department - Their Science Department has not worked in the area of baseline study, but they offer to try to help wherever needed, if possible. Everett Community College - No answer as yet. The Enterprise Newspaper - News article that publicized the project. The Western Sun - Several articles that publicized the project and enlisted much needed public support. The latest article published the survey and asked for response from the readers. Shoreline Community College Science Department - Jack Serwold and Mr. Farley have offered to do our baseline survey during the Spring Quarter with the science classes. Mr. Farley has indicated his willingness to make drawings of the area for interpretive panels, but he also indicates there would be some cost for his artistic product. At this time we do not know the exact figure. University of Washington - Department of Fisheries - Dr. Chew and Dr. Kozloff. Department of Zoology - Dr. Kohn These gentlemen cannot help us with the baseline study at this point, but they have written letters detailing the importance of such a study. ESD 189 - Superintendent Adams - He has authorized Tony Angell and Vern Fankhauser to help us. 10/27/80 Tony Angell - He will work with Jack Serwold and the Edmonds science teachers while assembling the portion of the study relating to birds of the area. Vern Fankhauser - He is very interested in our project and can possibly help us to obtain funds after the City Council has given us the direction and instruction we seek in the meeting on November Edmonds Science Council - Frances Murphy, Frances Martiny, and Jim Jessel plan to meet with this group on October 27, to seek their support and aid. John Pauls - A letter to John, as representative of the Edmonds Science Council, was received and the response is attached. Although he no longer represents this group as its chairman, he is confident that this group will support our Task Force. Liz Sears - She has been an invaluable member of this group giving us her advice and direction since our first meeting. However, her very busy schedule has prevented her more active participation. Her counsel is much needed. Rod McLeod - Rod also has been a part of the Task Force.from its beginning, and his advice will be much needed. 2. The Survey - On October 26, Lloyd met with members of his committee and collated the surveys that have been returned thus far. Attached is his report, with his personal report to you tonight. Postscript: It is possible that we will have all the answers to any questions that keep coming up, but as partners in this important task, we can turn to each other for support and seek these answers together. 10/27/80 BRACKETT'S LANDING MARINE PRESERVATION TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES November 3, 1980 DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE Members of committee read through the first draft of the ordinance. The following modifications were made: a. Under "Prohibited Acts" section changed to read as follows (see attached draft of ordinance). 1. The disturbing, destroying, taking or possession of any fish, birds, mollusks, crustaceans, shells, or any other type of marine organisms, whether plant or animal, of any kind or description in that portion of the sanctuary being shoreward of the lowest low tide line. Note: (Implied meaning, but not to be in code.) It shall be lawful to fish and gather marine organisms in the sub -tidal portion of the sanctuary. 2. To read as written in first draft. 3. No beach fires to be allowed in the sanctuary except in designated areas or in contained cooking systems. 4. No motorized boats to be allowed within sanctuary. 5. No dogs shall be allowed in the sanctuary except on leash. DISCUSSION OF AUTHORITY Members of the committee discussed the "authority statement" in the Parks Regulation section of the code (section 5.80.095, (8) ) and decided that a single person (office) should be the authority rather than the numerous persons listed in the code. Therefore, the authority to grant "special exceptions" to prohibited acts within the sanctuary shall be granted to the Park Director or his appointed designee. DISCUSSION OF WHO WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO THE "NO COLLECTING" RULE WITHIN THE SANCTUARY The Parks Director would have, in his office, forms that persons wishing to collect within the sanctuary would have to fill out. In order to receive a "collections license" the applicant would have to meet certain criteria. Some of the criteria as suggested by the committee were: a. Organisms to be collected for life observation systems only. b. A list of specimens and members to be provided prior to (?) collecting. c. Only persons using specimens for educational displays to be eligible. (No private collectors.) d. Those eligible for permits to be from only local groups, i.e. Edmonds School District. The rules governing who would be eligible will need to be worked out at a later date. Please begin thinking about some of the rules and we can hash out this problem at our next meeting. DISCUSSION OF LOCATION AND TYPE OF DISPLAYS WITHIN THE SANCTUARY Members agreed on two possible locations for information/displays within the sanctuary. The first would be where the small information bulletin board is located, just as you enter the park (adjacent to the Anchor Memorial). The second location would be just west of the rest room building at the foot of the rock jetty. This would be the point of the major displays. DISCUSSION OF THE DISPLAYS THE COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO SEE They were: a. Four renderings by P.J. Farley of Shoreline Community College, depicting: 1. An offshore view of the Puget Sound bottom topography viewing east toward Edmonds. 2. A sandy bottom habital rendering. 3. A rocky beach/jetty rendering. 4. A piling habitat rendering. b. An overview map of the entire Edmonds waterfront area showing among other things, the marsh, Union Oil Beach, the Fishing Pier, etc., and the inter- connecting pathways. c. A raised relief casting, depicting and naming the Olympic Mountain Range as viewed from the Edmonds vicinity. The Arts Commission may be able to help on this item. DISCUSSION OF PATROL AND ENFORCEMENT AT THE SANCTUARY The committee discussed various plans for the patrolling of the beach. It was generally agreed that there will be many groups who would be interested and many ways that such groups could help their own organizations, as well as the City. An example given was that Boy Scouts could help us while getting merit badges at the same time. The use of a park ranger through the CETA program is also possible. 1 Draft #2 11/5/80 SHORELINE SANCTUARY ORDINANCE An ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending Chapter 5.80, Park Regulations, of the Edmonds Code; establishing the Brackett's Landing Beach Sanctuary, defining said sanctuaries, its boundaries and those acts prohibited at said sanctuary. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, authorized the formation of the Brackett's Landing Marine Preservation Task Force to establish a comprehensive plan and make recommendation to the City Council concerning a shoreline sanctuary, and Whereas, said Task Force conducted studies, gathered information, and submitted a report to the City Council for consideration at a public hearing which the City Council heard on 1981 , and Whereas, the City Council finding it in the public interest, convenience, health and safety to amend Chapter 5.80 of the Edmonds City Code with regard to regulation of the latter described portion of the Edmonds shoreline, now, therefore, The City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, do ordain the following amendments to Chapter 5.80 of the Edmonds City Code. Section 1. A new subsection shall be added to Section 5.80.005 of the Edmonds City Code, reading as follows: 5. Sanctuary - defined by boundaries city -owned property as described in attached legal and shown on attached site plan. 6. Lowest low tide - the point of the lowest tide of any particular year. 7. Motorized boat - any boat run by a gas or diesel combustion engine. Draft #2 11 /5/80 Page two Section 2. A new section shall be added to Chapter 5.80, Park Regulations, of the Edmonds City Code, reading as follows: 5.80.095 Prohibited acts within the Shoreline Sanctuary. The following acts are unlawful and are prohibited within the boundary of the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary. 1. The disturbing, destroying, taking or possession of any fish, birds, mollusks, crustaceans, shells, or any other type of marine organisms; whether plant or animal, of any kind or disruption in that portion of the sanctuary being shoreward of the lowest low tide. 2. The possession of clam digging equipment, such as shovels, clam "guns" or buckets for digging clams from the beach and upland of the water's edge. 3. No beach fires are allowed in the sanctuary except in designated areas or in contained cooking systems. 4. No motorized boats are to be allowed within the marine sanctuary. 5. No dogs shall be allowed in the sanctuary except on leash. Section 3. A new section shall be added to Chapter 5.80, Park Regulations, of the Edmonds City Code, reading as follows: 5.80.100 Special exceptions by permission in the Brackett's Landinq Marine Sanctuary. The acts prohibited specifically related to the Marine Sanctuary in Section 5.80.095, shall be lawful for such purposes as research, emergency situations and organized activities only when express permission is granted by writing the Parks Director or his appointed designee. Said director shall be authorized to issue a "collector's license" if the applicant meets those criteria as established by the Brackett's Landing Marine Preservation Task Force. Draft #2 11/5/80 Page three Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective five days after passage and publication by posting as provided by law. Approved ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY: By Mayor YEAR OF THE COAST "WHO'S MINDING THE COAST?" CONFERENCE Frances Murphy and Frances Martiny represented both the Edmonds School District #15 and the Edmonds City Council at the "Year of the Coast" Conference, Friday, October 17, 1980, at the Seattle Center. Among the specialists who spoke were David Ortman of Friends of the Earth, Gus Speth of the President's Council on Environmental Quality, Ralph Keuler of the U.S. Geological Survey, and Dr. Alan Kohn of the University of Washington. Some major themes of the Conference were: • The impact of man-made changes on our coastal region. • Material physical change. • Man's dependence on the ecosystem and the impact of change on it. • The productivity of living matter within our coastal areas. • The responsibility of the communities in the planning and protec- tion and education within these coastal areas. Our respresentatives conferred with Don Peterson and Brian Walsh of the Department of Ecology, and Tony Angell of Educational Service District 189, the service district that supports the school districts within our region. The information gathered at the Conference was presented to the Brackett's Landing Marine Preservation Task Force. We wish to voice the appreciation from the concerned people of the South Snohomish County region to the Edmonds City Council and the Edmonds School District for their interest and support which was demonstrated by sending Ms Murphy and Ms Martiny to this conference. July 10, 1980 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Stephen 0. Simpson Recreation Administrator Parks and Recreation Dept. SUBJECT: HEARING ON REQUEST TO DECLARE SUNSET BEACH BRACKETT S LANDING A SANCTUARY Under the existing ordinance regarding the Underwater Park, it is legal to collect inter -tidal sea life from Brackett's Landing Beach as long as it is not done in conjunction with scuba diving. We have posted an excerpt from Ordinance 1507 to dis- courage school children from doing too much collecting. The Ordinance, however, is unenforceable unless divers are doing the collecting. If public demand is in favor of a marine educational preserve at Brackett's Landing, Recreation Staff will work with the School District to propose an appropriate ordinance. SOS/mw Attachments (4) Scuba diving unless certified by gram recognized by the Washington Council or in possession of a current registration Supervisor of Safety, Department of Labor ing to scuba diving. (Ord. 1507 51(part), 5.80.080--5.80.090 an Instructional pro- of Skin Diving Clubs card issued by the and Industries, pertain- 1970). T 5.80.080 Prohibited acts_ on beaches_adjacent_t❑ underwater o. It is unlawful for any peruon to violate any of the wing regulations on the city park and beach lying north of the ferry dock on Main Street extended and south of the bath house situated on Sunset Beach: (1) When having in his or her possession scuba or free div- ing equipment the additional possession of any device designed for the taking of fish, bivalves, mollusks, crustaceans or other marine plant or animal life including, but not limited to, fish lines, poles or hooks, spears or spear guns of every kind and description, nets for taking or collecting already taken marine life, gaffs, stringers designed for attaching fish, or any other similar hunting and/or fishing device of every kind and descrip- tion; provided, however, nothing herein shall be construed to pre- vent the following: (a) The wearing by scuba or free divers of knives properly sheathed which are customarily used by scuba or free divers and which are securely affixed to said diver, -(b) The possession of fishing tackle designed for fishing from above the surface of the water (excluding scuba or skin div- ing equipment) from the fishing pier or breakwater provided by the city, or (c) ,The possession of clam digging equipment such as shovels, clam "guns or buckets for digging clams from the_beach Itself and upland from the_water's edge; (2) The taking or possession of any fish, bivalve, mollusk, crustacean, or any other type of marine organism, whether plant or animal, of anytkind or description except a:, provided in sub- paragraphs (1) (b) and (1) (c) above. (Ord. 1507 §1(part), 1970). 5 80.090Special exceptions by Permission. The acts prc- hibited specifically relating to underwater parks in Sections 5.80.060 through 5.80.080, shall be lawful for such purposez as research, emergency situations and organized activities under the supervision of the parks and recreation department, when express permission is granted in writing by anyone of the following per- sons or organizations (except in emergencies involving immediate danger to life and/or property): (1) Any department head of the city of Edmonds; (2) Any fireman or police officer of the city; (3) Any commissioner of the Port of Edmonds, or the port manager; or (4) The State Department of Fisheries. (Ord. 1507 W part), 1970). 49-14 (Edmonds 5/15/71) 1TY of K4ARINE 'M M -iff M WAM M, Ordinance 1507 PROHIBITED ACTS ON BEACHES ADJACENT TO UNDERWATER PARKS It unlawful for any person to: Take or possess any fish, bivalve, mollusk, crustacean, or any other type of marine organism, whether plant or animal, of any kind or description. Lynndale Elementary School Edmonds School District # 7200 191st S.W. Lynnwood, Washington 98036 Dear Mr. Jessel; In reference to our telephone conversation yesterday, We are writing to you to request that you take some action to curb the thoughtless destruction of the inter -tidal life that has been taking place on the Edmonds public beaches. During the past few years, we have observed many classes, both elementary and secondary level, using the Edmonds beaches for an annual field trip to learn about the beaches and the beach dwellers. The groups that have been using the beaches for these school field trips have handled the animals carelessly, with the result that many of the animals have been either removed from their local environment and placed in another environment or else ruthlessly slaughtered. The students in these groups have been interested and curious, and so we do not think this behavior has been deliberately brutal. But we do think the adults who were in charge of these groups have not exercised adequate supervision while their groups were on the beaches. Many of these groups were from schools in all the districts. surrounding the Edmonds area. Since these groups are obviously studying the inter -tidal life of Puget Sound, we assume their teaching objectives for such a field trip includes the teaching of respect for the wildlife in the area. But the resulting careless behavior appears to negate this assumption. Most teachers and students realize that our Puget Sound beaches are very important to the ecology of our state, and we wish to request support from the municipality of Edmonds to ensure protection for the wildlife along our part of Puget Sound. Thank you for offering to help us. Please respond to give us guidelines for the proper use of our beaches. Sincerely yours, CITY OF EOMOIMOS HARVE H. HARRISO MAYOR CIVIC CENTER • EDMONDS. WASHINGTON I P (206) 775-2625 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT May 13, 1980 Subject: Protection of Edmonds Marine Life As per the attached letter, some schools have abused the marine life of our beaches. The beach areas of Edmonds are full of plant and animal life. In order to assure that coastal life continues to be abundant and prosperous, the Edmonds Park Division has established the following guidelines for visitors to follow. Within Edmonds Parks, it is prohibited to possess or take any fish, bivalve (clams), mollusk, crustacean, or any other type of marine organism, whether plant or animal. Violators are subject to fines of up to $500 and/or up to 90 days in jail. It would be greatly appreciated if you could relay this important information to your instructors so that students can be made aware of the dangers im- posed on our coastal environment and will do their part to not endanger the inter tidal life of the public beaches. Sincerely, James J.esse'l, Manager Parks 6, Recreation Division Attachment BM/jn N SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS R£C�tjIOter. ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVICE CENTER • 815 Fourth Avenue North •Seattle, Washington 98109 May 23, 1980 Mr. James Jessel, Manager Parks and Recreation Division City of Edmonds Civic Center Edmonds, WA 98020 Dear Mr. Jessel: Subject: Protection of Edmond's Marine Life Your letter of May 13 has been forwarded to my office. It has prompted the production of the enclosed "Guidelines for Student Visits to Saltwater Beaches" which will be included in the update of the Seattle Public Schools Outdoor Education Handbook. The adherence to these guidelines by all individuals involved in beach activity should do much to ameliorate the behavior described in the letter from Lynndale Elementary School to your office. Sincerely, �J, r /.. � Robert W. Wright Curriculum Specialist, Science RWW:rd cc: Paul Hoerlein Ron Schafer enclosure Guidelines for Student Visits to Saltwater Beaches Field excursions to saltwater beaches of Puget Sound or coastal areas continues as a popular environmental learning activity of our schools. These trips afford students with the opportunity to learn or appreciate the fact that human activity within intertidal areas has been, and continues to be, the primary disruptive influence to this ecosystem. The following examples of beach etiquette should be discussed before venturing onto the beach and reinforced as necessary by the adults responsible for on -beach activity. 1. Leave beach organisms on the beach. Animals and plants living on the beach require specific conditions not easily duplicated in the home or classroom. Students should understand that removal of a living organism from its beach environment usually leads to the plant or animal's premature death. The collection of live organisms for use only as trinkets, mural decoration, etc. must be discouraged. 2. Animals and plants of a beach must be examined in a manner so as to avoid harm. If animals are picked up, they should be returned to the same location found. On rocky shores some animals are often pryed from rocks to examine their under surfaces. Such animals must be carefully removed to avoid damage; and, once removed, replaced before becoming dehydrated. Smashing tightly cemented animals, such as barnacles, does not usually result in observing any recognizable structure. 3. Roll the rock back into place. Often students will tip or roll large rocks over to ascertain what types of organisms are living under it. Unless the rock is placed back into its original position the animals living both on the upper and lower surfaces can be expected to die; their habitat has been so disturbed as to make life impossible. 4. Shovel the material removed from a hole back in after searching for that clam. Uniformed clam diggers are notorious for leaving mounds of debris dug from a hole on the beach.- It should not be assumed that wave action will smooth out this material. The mound alters the habitat of animals beneath it so drastically that these animals die (clams can't run from mounds). 5. Think about the next step you take. Some beaches (unfortunately not those close to Seattle) may be so heavily populated by plants and animals that walking involves decision making. But, next time you are on one of these beaches, think about the sea anemone, crab, or moon snail that may be just under the sand on which your foot will be placed. Following these five suggestions will help to cause minimal damage to a hardy, but fragile, ecosystem for the enjoyment and learning of those following you. Science Office 5/80 r Harvey Harrison Mayor of Edmonds Edmonds, Washington 98020 Dear Mr. Mayor: June 90h, 1980 Over the past decade I have taken classes to the Edmonds Beach on annual field trips to study the abundant animal life that has flourished on Puget Sound until now. Earlier this year James Jessel of the Edmonds Public Works Department told me that Edmonds has declamd a sanctuary the beach area extending north from the Edmonds Ferry dock to the drainage pipe that runs out into the Sound at Caspar Street. When I remarked that the sanctuary is not posted well enough and that most visitors do not observe any conservation laws within that area, Mr. Jessel said his department planned to post additional signs along, the length of the sanctuary. He also :;aid he planned to have personnel from his department patrolling the beach during the early summer heavy use hours to ensure that all visitors observe the laws and help to preserve the area. Those rvr:-r.n.> who were seen violating these laws, he said, were to be cited. At Mr. Jessel's request. I wrote a letter complaining about the abuse of this beach and its inhabitants by school groups from the district:; in the local area which I had observed in the past and rrrp:f-st.inr, that his department take action to exercise better super- vi on of classes that use the beach for field trips in the future. '.: told re that he would send a copy of my letter to the surround- ing school districts with a cover letter detailing both the problem and the action planned by the Edmonds Public Works Department. This year, on June 11, as is usual during the last days of school, many classes from many schools in the local area came to Edmonds Beach on an annual field trip, and the Lynndale classes came, also. We organized our group so that each younger child was paired with an older student, the groups being made up of six students with each adult supervisor. These groups were together both on the beach and throughout the day. After observing the other groups on the beach and as a result of ny conversation later in the day with Mr. Jessel, I wish to register a complaint about the way the Edmonds Beach Sanctuary is not being pat- rolled, especially durini; the busiest season of the year. Further, the area has not been posted adequately to warn all the visitors about the laws concerning preservation of the Edmonds Beach Sanctuary. The latter part of May and the first part of June is the time of the year w!.en most cone to Edmonds Beach, and many other visitors are drawn to the beach by the very low tides and mild weather. 2 Roth the students of Lynndale Elementary School and their parents have expressed concern over this problem. Accompanying this letter are letters from both students and parents who went on the field trip with us. Surely the City 'Fathers' of Edmonds do not expect visitors to the Edmonds Beach to comply with conservation laws they neither know nor are reminded to obey. While supervision of the Edmonds Beach may present a problem in logistics, the busy season certainly does present enough of a threat to the wildlife that the City of Edmonds can provide some super- vision and better posted notices. We Lynndale Elementary School Friends of the Beach will support any enforcement the City of Edmonds sees fit to provide. We most earnestly urge the City to take appropriate action as soon as possible. 4��e_clo / Frances Murphy Teacher Lynndale Elementary School Concurrence _+ M�0--k. h 0.L)Q-� Frances Mackie Principal Lynndale Elementary School Edmonds School District 15 Lynnwood, Wa. 98036 cc: James Jessel August 20, 1979 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Fred F. Herzberg Director of Public Works SUBJECT: BRACKETT'S LANDING FISHING PIER On October 26, 1978, Brackett's Landing Fishing Pier was run into by a fishing boat and partially damaged. The damaged area has since been fenced off_, but a problem situation still exists. Basically, there are four courses of action: 1) Do nothing; 2) Repair the damaged section alone; 3) Demolish the entire pier to ground level; 4) Demolish everything except the pilings and rebuild the pier on top of the old pilings (with the exception of ten or twelve, all pilings are structurally sound enough to be built upon). 1) In its present condition, the pier presents a potentially dangerous situation which will increase with time (i.e., child- ren climbing onto the damaged section). Therefore, to do nothing does not appear to be a reasonable solution, as the cities lia- bility exposure can only increase. 2) The lumber in the pier is in poor condition and its structural soundness is deteriorating. The ramming of the pier by the boat has increased the speed of deterioration. Even the remaining structure could become potentially hazardous in the not -too - distant future. Although repairing just the damaged portion, next to doing nothing, is the cheapest course of action, it only serves to postpone the problem instead of solving it. 3) To many people in the Edmonds community, Brackett's Landing Fishing Pier is a source of various recreational activities and is in constant daily use throughout all of the sure er and most of the rest of the year. To a majority of the people, demolishing the pier would constitute the loss of an important landmark and vital source of recreation. rutf 4,-X--J cr IY- Memo to Harve H. Harrison Page Two August 20, 1979 4) Although it would be the most costly option of the four, with respect to safety, aesthetics, and recreational value, rebuilding the pier from the pilings up appears to be the most reasonable solution. When considering the worth to be derived from a new pier at Brackett's Landing, the price of rebuilding could be justified. In view of the current and projected budget situation, and the increasing safety hazard, Public Works recommends demolishing the pier. However, if alternate fund sources could be identi- fied, we would prefer to rebuild and preserve a valuable asset. Attached are cost estimates as of lining the old pier, damaged area new pier. FFH:vlw Attachments August 1979 and a map out - and tentative design of a COST ESTIMATES 1. REPAIR a) Materials $1,000 b) Labor $3,000 c) Equipment $1,500 Total Project $5,500 2. DEMOLITION Remove to ground level $10,000 3. REBUILD a) Demolition to top of pilings $10,000 b) Replacement of 10 piles $ 5,000 c) Rebuild caps, deck & railing: 1) Materials $15,000 2) Labor $15,000 TOTAL PROJECT $45,000 TOTAL PROJECT $40,000 August 20, 1979 (Note: If same contractor did both demolition and repair, total cost could be decreased by $5,000 as indicated by Total Project2). BRACKETT'S LANDING (EXISTING) PIER SCALE: I"= 30' AUG. 2,1979 August 30, 1979 11EM0 TO: Fred Herzberg FROM: John LaTourelle SUBJECT: BRACKETT'S LANDING PIER AUG 3 U 1979 Uu. U1 ruuuc After reviewing the material you sent up, and considering the longe range potential of the Park, we recommend the pier be removed. Some of the factors that went into this conclusion are: 1. The cost of satisfactory renovation is high. 2. The pier does, to some extent, duplicate the function of the new fishing pier at Dayton Street. The Dayton Street area is better able to handle the traffic generated by fish- ermen. 3. There are several alternatives for spending the required amount of money to renovate the pier that seem to be attractive: a. Improve the jetty and include a small fishing platform; b. Repair restroom; C. Save money for matching funds. 4. Under the Coastal Zone Management Grant, we are preparing master plans for all the City waterfront properties including Brackett's Landing. It would seem wise to wait until that planning is done and we have an opportunity to apply for grant funds before we spend City money to renovate the pier. JAL/le K", Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. E'A "'� -- " ENGINEERS • SURVEYORS • PLANNERS 1970 324 Main Street, Edmonds, Washington 98020 ■ (206) 775-3434 July 18, 1979 File No. 1,982 Fred Herzberg, City Engineer City of Edmonds Civic Center Edmonds, Washington 98020 Re: Bracketts Landing Park Jetty Improvements Dear Fred: The following is a brief engineering report which should accompany the plans and cost estimate delivered to you on Monday, July 16, 1979, for the above referenced project: I. Existing Condition: The Bracketts Landing Jetty presently consists basically of broken up slabs of concrete, a few very large chunks of concrete, an assortment of rocks, sand and dirt. These materials exist in a somewhat unstable condition. The broken up slabs being flat do not tie together and are therefore subject to tipping and shifting. The nature of the existing material does not provide for sealing of the jetty and wave and tidal action therefore works away much of the fine material. As a result the jetty is unstable and uneven with many holes which are a potential danger to the people, particularly youngsters, using this facility. In addition, the jetty appears to be continuously shifting and deteriorating. II. Proposed Improvement: The proposed improvements consist of the following: 1. Reshape the existing jetty by pulling as much of the existing materials together as possible, The larger chunks: can be placed farther out where the existinq grade is presently the lowest and will be raised the most. 2. Once the existing material is pulled together quarry spalls are to be placed to fill the voids and to raise the grade to the elevation desired. 3. The jetty is then to be protected by placing two (2) feet of Class "B" rock and five (5) feet of Class "A" rock on the Northwesterly exposure to protect against wave action from this direction. Waves from this direction reach a magnitude of approximately six (6) feet. The southerly exposure is more protected and will require only two (2) feet of Class "B" rock with no Class "A" rock. Fred Herzberg July 18, 1979 Page Two 4. The finished top of the jetty will be at an elevation of eighteen and one-half (18.5) feet M.L.L.W. except a portion at the shore end which will ramp down to meet the existing bulkhead grade of approximately fifteen (15) feet M.L.L.W. The eighteen and one-half (13.5) foot elevation is intended to be high enough to prevent overtopping of the jetty by waves. 5. An eight (8) foot paved walk will be constructed on top of the jetty with widened areas at both ends for viewing and picnicking, etc. A railing will be pro- vided along the walk and steps will be installed on the shore end to provide access to the beach. These improvements will stop further deterioration of the jetty and will make it safer, more aesthetically pleasing and useful for those who visit this facility. Very truly yours, REID, MIDDLETON & ASSOCIATES, ItJC. Reinhart Jung j RJ:mc Ems, �1 COST LSTIMATE BRACKETT'S LANDING IMPROVEMENT Mobilization - Lump Sum Reshape Existing Rubble - 1,000 cy @ $10.00/cy Quarry Spalls - 2,000 cy @ $10.00/cy Class "B" Rock - 2,200 cy @ $12,00/cy Class "A" Rock - 2,300 cy @ $12.00/cy Crushed Rock - 100 cy @ $9.00/cy Asphalt Concrete Walk - 125 cy @ $24.00/cy Railing - Lump Sum Steps - Lump Sum Subtotal Indirect Costs Total July 13, 1979 File No. 1.976 $ 5,000.00 10,000.00 20,000.00 26,400.00 27,600.00 900.00 3,000.00 5,000.00 3,000.00 $ 100,900.00 24,100.00 $ 125,000.00 J aa�s� ;o � s• � I I STEPS TO / '.• / BEACH •>P-'WIPE -A6 HALT •WRL picnic ' AREA . �- • �:x ccA�� s` STEPS TO BEACH AWW ' ti I e' w,otly t"a0}PNALT /Y.OLN � A� CRU7NE0 ROCA' EtEr. /e.s' R a- •� rt XI¢Y R/BBLE EX/4T. R/BBL E RE4NApFB �39 ; TY '//^9L �ECT/ON August 20, 1979 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Fred F. Herzberg Director of Public Works SUBJECT: BRACKETT'S LANDING FISHING PIER On October 26, 1978, Brackett's Landing Fishing Pier was run into by a fishing boat and partially damaged. The damaged area has since been fenced off, but a problem situation still exists. Basically, there are four courses of action: 1) Do nothing; 2) Repair the damaged section alone; 3) Demolish the entire pier to ground level; 4) Demolish everything except the pilings and rebuild the pier on top of the old pilings (with the exception of ten or twelve, all pilings are structurally sound enough to be built upon). 1) In its present condition, the pier presents a potentially dangerous situation which will increase with time (i.e., child- ren climbing onto the damaged section). Therefore, to do nothing does not appear to be a reasonable solution, as the cities lia- bility exposure can only increase. 2) The lumber in the pier is in poor condition and its structural soundness is deteriorating. The ramming of the pier by the boat has increased the speed of deterioration. Evert the remaining structure could become potentially hazardous in the not -too - distant future. Although repairing just the damaged portion, next to doing nothing, is the cheapest course of action, it only serves to postpone the problem instead of solving it. 3) To many people in the Edmonds community, Brackett's Landing Fishing Pier is a source of various recreational activities and is in constant daily use throughout all of the summer and most of the rest of the year. To a majority of the people, demolishing the pier would constitute the loss of an important landmark and vital source of recreation. Memo to Harve H. Harrison Page Two August 20, 1979 4) Although it would be the most costly option of the four, with respect to safety, aesthetics, and recreational value, rebuilding the pier from the pilings up appears to be the most reasonable solution. When considering the worth to be derived from a new pier at Brackett's Landing, the price of rebuilding could be justified. In view of the current and projected budget situation, and the increasing safety hazard, Public Works recommends demolishing the pier. However, if alternate fund sources could be identi- fied, we would prefer to rebuild and preserve a valuable asset. Attached are cost estimates as of lining the old pier, damaged area new pier. FFH:vlw Attachments August 1979 and a map out - and tentative design of a 1. REPAIR a) Materials b) Labor c) Equipment Total Project 2. DEMOLITION COST ESTIMATES $1,000 $3,000 $1,500 $5,.500 Remove to ground level $10,000 3. REBUILD a) Demolition to top of pilings $10,000 b) Replacement of 10 piles $ 5,000 c) Rebuild caps, deck & railing: 1) Materials $15,000 2) Labor $1.5,000 TOTAL PROJECT $45,000 TOTAL PROJECT $40,000 August 20, 1979 (Note: If same contractor did both demolition and repair, total cost could be decreased by $5,000 as indicated by Total Project 2)' BRACKETT'S LANDING (EXISTING) PIER SCALE- I"= 30' AUG. 2,197 9