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09/10/1985 City Councili EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 10, 1985 Work Meeting THESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO SEPTEMBER 17 APPROVAL The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag sa- lute: PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor John Nordquist Steve Dwyer Laura Hall Jo -Anne Jaech Bill Kasper Lloyd Ostrom Jack,Wilson CONSENT AGENDA ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Tom Cole, Student Rep. Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Jim Adams, City Engineer Linda Sullivan, Landscape Designer Peter Hahn, Comm. Svcs. Dir. Bobby Mills, Pub. Wks. Dir. Art Housler, Admin. Svcs. Dir. Mary Lou Block, Planning Director Robin Hickok, Asst. Police Chief Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Caroll Palmer Maurer, Recorder COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO REMOVE ITEM (B) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda included the follow- ing: (A) ROLL CALL (C) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2521 REQUIRING FOUR AFFIRMATIVE COUNCILMEMBER VOTES.TO CONFIRM APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR (D) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2522 ADJUSTING MAYOR'S.SALARY (E) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 625 AMENDING.PUBLIC BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND USE OF SMALL WORKS ROSTER (F) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2523 ADDING SECTION TO CITY CODE REGARDING MALICIOUS MISCHIEF (G) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2524 AMENDING CITY CODE REGARDING FIREARMS (H) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM JAMES E. AND BETTY JUNE SINCLAIR FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY (I) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM JAMES A. ALLEN FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY (J) PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION 626 EXTENDING MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION OF SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS TO OCTOBER 10, 1985 .(K) SET DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 1985 FOR HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION ON PROPOSED CONTRACT REZONE FROM BN TO RM-3 AT APPROXIMATELY 28720 76th AVE. W. (R-3-8i5/WEBCOL) (L) SET DATE Of OCTOBER 1, 1985 FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED 5-LOT PRELIMINARY PLAT AT APPROXIMATELY 18720 76TH AVE. W. (P-2-85/WEBCOL) IN SET DATE OF OCTOBER 15, 1985 FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED 5-LOT SUBDIVISION AT 721 EDMONDS WAY (P;--3-85/HOMELAND HOMES) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1985 (Item (B) on Consent Agenda] Councilmember Kasper requested that the words "including all the benefits" be added to the last sentence in the third paragraph on page 3. Councilmember Jaech asked that the last sentence of the third paragraph from the bottom of page 4 be clarified to state that the Council did not know whether or not this was a subdivided property. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. WORK SESSION ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE PLACING NO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 7TH AVE. S. BETWEEN ELM ST. AND BIRCH S ., AND.ON ELM ST. FROM 6TH AVE. S. TO 8TH AVE S. (FROM JULY 1 At 6:30 p.m., prior to the meeting, the Council met at the 7th and Elm neighborhood to look at the street configuration and review the problems. Mr. Hahn stated staff had recommended a "no parking" designation from the safety and liability point -of -view. He noted that 7th Ave. S. was 22 feet wide, enough for two travel lanes, so that where there are sidewalks, the lanes would be constricted when vehicles are traveling in opposite directions. The Council had requested information regarding parking available, both on -site and on the street, for the residents on 7th and on Elm. The Community Services Department staff surveyed all of the numbered lots indicated on the agenda packet map. The survey revealed that almost without exception, every lot had a two car garage and additional space for a minimum of two cars. The average number of parking spaces available off-street for each lot accessing Elm or 7th in the affected areas totaled 5.3. He added this meant that there were between 60 and 80 spaces available on the street within a maximum five minute walk of any residence in the subject area. Mr. Hahn stated the options available to the Council were: 1. Designate "no parking" areas, with the appropriate signing. 2. Close off 7th Avenue South at Birch Street and make it a dead-end. This would decrease traffic to the south and reduce the need for safety precautions. However, such action would require a public hearing. He recommended that Elm Street be designated with "no parking" areas for safety reasons, as shown by the cross hatched marks on the map before the Council. Mr. Hahn also called attention to the fact that the goals in the City's Development and Policy Plan are specific with regard to minimum pavement area required in order to reduce impermeable surfaces. Mayor Naughten noted that there were several letters in the agenda packet regarding the issues at hand. Councilmember Jaech mentioned that she had a two car garage, but that part of it was utilized for storage purposes. Visitor vehicles added to the parking problem. Therefore, she did not think it was fair to the residents in the area to give up the amenities to which they were entitled. She queried whether the west side of 7th Ave. was a City right-of-way. Ms. Block responded that the right-of-way went to 26th Ave. Mr. Hahn added that the property owner in question would be willing to reserve the area for future parking. Councilmember Jaech mentioned that one of the options would be to remove the sidewalk on the west side and move the street six feet to the west. This would give enough space for two lanes of traffic and parking on both sides of the street. Mr. Hahn replied that the sidewalk is approxi- mately five to six feet wide, and that eight to nine feet are needed for a parking lane. Councilmember Jaech was of the opinion that it would make more sense to have the west side of the street designated "no parking". Councilmember Dwyer stated that the street should be utilized for its intended purpose, rather than for parking. Mayor Naughten added that the other option would be to close off 7th Ave. South and make it a cul-de-sac. Councilmember Ostrom mentioned that widening the street and providing parking would only aggravate the existing speeding vehicle problem. Councilmember Ostrom added that if he were a resident on that street, he would be in favor of closure. Mayor Naughten stated that such action would certainly reduce the usage of the street. Councilmember Wilson agreed.with Councilmember Ostrom, and added that the main problem was the traffic pattern. He was of the opinion that serious thought should be given to closing off 7th Ave. South. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL_, THAT A HEARING BE CONDUCTED ON OCTOBER 1, 1985, FOR THE PURPOSE Of DISCUSSING THE PROPOSAL TO CLOSE 7TH AVENUE SOUTH. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Hahn announced that the Traffic Coordinator position was vacant in the Engineering Depart- ment. However, he promised to try to make certain that the background work would be completed for the hearing. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 September 10, 1985 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF REVISED BRACKETT'S LANDING PROJECT Mr. Hahn gave members background information regarding this project. At the beginning of this year, the State Ferry System had expressed an interest in preserving a future option to expand the ferry terminal 40 feet to the north in order to hold a full ferry load of cars on the termi- nal dock instead of the present holding lanes. The City's consultant restudied the project and revised the project description, which is included in the agenda packet. He noted that the re- vised plan would relocate the existing jetty 150 feet to the north and would also give the State Ferry System an option for future expansion. He stated that the City, the State Department of Transportation and the State Ferry System would benefit from the revised project. However, it would cost twice as much, $380,000, as the original estimate. The City proceeded with the under- standing that the extra $180,00 funding was not available, and requested.the State Ferry System to provide the additional money. The Ferry System responded affirmatively, adding that the State Department of Transportation would provide whatever funding was needed. Additionally, there is a possibility of receiving two State grants from the Department of Natural Resources. Even if no money were received from the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation would provide the additional needed funding. Therefore, no additional City money would be need- ed. Mr. Hahn added that the revised project had received wide community support, and that in order to apply,for these natural resource grants, official Council adoption of the revised plan was needed as soon as possible. Councilmember Jaech was in favor of the project, but was concerned that by agreeing to the propos- al and accepting the funding, this might be giving preapproval to the State for a carte blanche with respect to the dock. Mr. Hahn responded that a restriction could be imposed that the hold- ing lanes would be placed on the dock side 40 feet to the north. He added that the Council repre- sented the controlling factor regarding the contents of the agreement. Councilmember Jaech asked what would happen to the underwater sea park if this project were ap- proved. Me. Hahn replied that the park would still be in existence and that it would actually be enhanced. Councilmember Kasper queried who would end up owning that stretch of land. Mr. Hahn responded that the Port would have ownership of the wedge of land. Councilmember Jaech asked about the rental amount received for leasing the ferry terminal. Mr. Hahn replied that the amount was substantial. However, there was no way the City could give that land to the Port without compara- ble compensation. He added that the reasoning for this was that the land was acquired through the Interagency Coordination Committee on the State level. Any recreational land acquired through that process could not be given away without just compensation. The City is.attempting to determine whether the Port has available land which could possibly work in a swap. Councilmember Jaech wondered whether the wedge of land could be kept by the City in a joint ven- ture. Ms. Block responded that additional land would still have to be created for public access to the water. Mr. Hahn added that this would not have been the case if the land had been pur- chased outright by the City. Mayor Naughten',queried how much more public beach percentage -wise the City would be able to pro- vide if this project were approved. Ms. Sullivan replied that Brackett's Landing at high water was more or less a strip. The Parks and Recreation Division was attempting to create a beach that would be a crescent. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, THAT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION BE APPROVED TO REVISE THE BRACKETT'S LANDING PROJECT, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE INTERAGENCY COORDINA- TION COMMITTEE FUNDING BE FORTHCOMING. Councilmember Jaech reiterated that she did not want any surprises. Councilmember Nordquist indicated his concern that passage of this project might result in another boardwalk, and expressed a desire to impose development constraints. Scott Snyder, City Attorney, noted that Shoreline Management Permits would be required throughout the process, and that would be the time to impose conditions. He added that having a natural facili- ty next to the project would strengthen the City's hand in terms of shoreline development. Mr. Snyder suggested that a specification be included regarding developments that are required at this time. Councilmember Jaech expressed fear that by approving this proposal, the State might thereby have the freedom to expand their dock facilities. Mr. Hahn responded that the action being requested tonight was in order to obtain additional funding. At that point, a memorandum would need to be executed between the Port, the City and the State Department of Natural Resourc- es. In order to obtain the additional funding, an agreement between the Ferry System and the Port would need to be executed. He added that Council approval would not obligate the City to the State Department of Transportation. Councilmember Hall noted that the Council was dealing with an October deadline, and that the Council was not locked into any details with the action taken tonight. MOTION CARRIED. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 September 10, 1985 RECLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE MANAGERS Mr. Hahn indicated that he was requesting approval of this item in an effort to recruit a new City Engineer, and noted that reclassification had been discussed during prior meetings. He stressed that in order to recruit and keep qualified personnel, both the City Engineer and .the Public Works Superintendent positions need to be reclassified. Mr. Hahn stated that both posi- tions were currently classified as E-10, the same level as the Community Services Director. He noted that this organizational classification was distorted, and proposed that the City Engineer position be reclassified to E-9, and that the Public Works Superintendent position be reclassi- fied to E-8. Mr. Hahn also requested that the "Acting" designation be removed from the Public Works Superintendent position. With regard to fiscal impact, Mr. Hahn stated the numbers in the packet memo were incorrect. Reclassification of the Public Works Superintendent position would result in a difference of $140 per month. He added that the current City Engineer was leaving City employment, which would result in a vacancy for that position. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, THAT THE CITY ENGINEER POSITION BE RECLASSIFIED FROM E-10 TO E-9, AND THAT THE PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT POSITION BE RECLASSIFIED FROM E-10 TO E-8, WITH THE "ACTING" DESIGNATION BEING REMOVED FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT TITLE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MAYOR Mayor Naughten announced that the wall phone in the foyer had been convererted to a plug-in phone and the City Clerk will have it available during Council meetings.. The Mayor advised that the Council would recommend approval of the liquor license application for the British Pantry, unless there were any objections. None were voiced. Mayor Naughten reported that the Association of Snohomish County Cities and Towns meeting would be held at the Everett Holiday Inn on Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m.. The topic for discus- sion that evening will be "cities' liability insurance problems". Those wishing to attend were requested to contact Dia Bock, his secretary, tomorrow morning. The Mayor announced that Jerilyn Brusseau had been invited to discuss foods of the Northwest at the Alaska Northwest Foods Seminar in Juneau. This seminar is being hosted by Campbell Soup Company to introduce their new line of Golden Label soups. Mayor Naughten stated that the Council would recess at the conclusion of this meeting to Execu- tive Session which would last 20 minutes, and that they would adjourn at the end of the Executive Session. COUNCIL Councilmember Nordquist advised that the Council had been requested to supply three volunteers for participation in Snohomish County Planning Department's Open Space Tax Committee Public Hear- ing on either October 14, 16 or 21, 1985. Councilmembers Ostrom, Kasper and Hall volunteered. Councilmember Dwyer announced that the pool bids would be opened on September 11. However, any temporary pool cover would have to be anchored, and the proposal would have to allow for this. He called the City Attorney today to determine if the City could delay the bid opening, due to his reluctance to open bids and then reject them, or worse, call for an additional proposal. Councilmember Kasper asked about the type of anchors that would be utilized, and wondered if the City had adequate provision for them. Mr. Snyder responded that his discussion with Ms. Sullivan today had revealed that the City had adequate anchorage provision. Councilmember Dwyer suggest- ed that this be taken care of before opening the bids. He asked if the bid opening could be delayed one week. Councilmember Jaech stated that if the plans did not provide for anchorage, the Council might wish to amend. If this were the case, she did not think the bids should be opened. If the staff were to find that there was no provision for anchors, the issue would have to again come before the Council. Mr. Snyder advised that by statute, the City had the right to reject all bids. However, he noted that there was no mention of chronology. Another option would be to instruct staff to inspect the specifications. If adequate provision was not con- tained for anchoring the pool cover, all bidders would have to be notified that the bids would not be opened on September 11, and an addendum would have to be issued for the specific desired feature. Mr. Snyder cautioned that if the bid opening were delayed until staff had an opportuni- ty to review the specifications, the City might have to readvertise for bids. He added if it were determined that the bids should be rejected and there were substantial changes, the City would have to readvertise. However, if it were only a minor change, the bids could be opened at .a later date without readvertising. Mr. Snyder was of the opinion that this could be handled administratively. Mayor Naughten stated that the specifications would be checked tomorrow. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 September 10, 1985 RECESS AND ADJOURNMENT The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. for discussion of a real estate matter, and adjourned at 8:30 p.m. i JAC UELINE G. P RRETT, City Clerk LW S. 6WGFMEN, Major 1 1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 September 10, 1985