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09/15/1987 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO OCTOBER 6. 1987 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Jack Wilson, Council President John Nordquist Steve Dwyer Laura Hall Jo -Anne Jaech Bill Kasper Lloyd Ostrom CONSENT AGENDA STAFF PRESENT Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr. Bobby Mills, Public Works Supt. Jim Barnes, Parks & Rec. Div. Mgr. Bob Alberts, City Engineer Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1987 (C) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM GEORGE AND DENISE VIRAY ($296.71+) AND JOANNE P. CARMAN ($831.52) J (D) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN IAC GRANT FOR BRACKETT'S LANDING ($95,528) �� (E) DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH BELL -WALKER ENGINEERS, INC., TO REVIEW DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN/VEHICLE TRAFFIC ($4,500) AUDIENCE Mayor Naughten opened the audience portion of the meeting. Natalie Shippen, 1022 Euclid Drive, inquired about the status of funding to engage a lighting engineer for the proposed decorative street lighting program for the downtown area. Community Services Director Peter Hahn reported that Staff has reviewed the project and is prepared to negotiate with a particular vendor, Mr. Armstrong. Ms. Shippen said she was under the impression that selection of a lighting expert would be through an interviewing process. Mr. Hahn said Staff did not intend to put out RFP's because the City received a proposal from Mr. Armstrong that seemed to be reasonable. Ms. Shippen inquired about the progress of the corner parks in the Walnut Street area. Public �Dv Works Superintendent Bobby Mills said completion of the parks would be in October of this year. Councilmember Jaech requested Staff to keep the Council apprised of the progress of the study for lighting in downtown Edmonds. Councilmember Hall requested Staff to investigate the issue of possible glare from the lights onto residential complexes. Linda Goodrick, 16510 - 76th Ave. W., President of the Arts Commission, reported that the Commis- sion has been following the Council's progress with respect to site selection of the secondary wastewater treatment plant. She said the Arts Commission would like to be involved in discus- sions regarding the aesthetic treatment of the plant in order to insure that the design and artis- tic elements are part of the public areas. She said the Commission feels that art will help mitigate the environmental impacts. Ms. Goodrick said the Arts Commission accepts its formal review role of the plant. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the Arts Commission was aware that it would not physically re- ceive 1% funding of the treatment plant project for the arts as specified in a City ordinance but that 1% funding is earmarked for the beautification project and it would be undertaken. Ms. Goodrick replied negatively. Mayor Naughten clarified that 1% funding for arts amounted to $180,000 (calculated on Edmonds percentage cost of the project of $18 million). He said that funding has been earmarked for the beautification project, and the Council hopes that the Arts Commission will work in conjunction with CWC-HDR, Inc., in the design review. Councilmember Wilson stated that he felt that the participating agencies should share in the costs of mitigating measures. Mr. Hahn said the participating agencies have agreed to share in those costs. Steve Goodman, 629 Glen Street; Morgan Pierre, 22608 - 84th; and Jeff Dale, 121608 - 81st. Avenue West, inquired about the progress of discussions of an issue that was raised at an earlier Couh- cil meeting regarding the request to provide skateboarders with a designated area in the City to enjoy the sport. Mayor Naughten said the Parks & Recreation Department is investigating the issue, and Staff will present the information to the Council in the near future. The Council will then make a decision whether or not to forward the matter to the Planning Board. Mr. Hahn said the report was submitted to the City Clerk's office that morning and will be included as part of the Council packets for the next meeting. Mr. Hahn referred any questions of proponents of the skateboard park to Parks & Recreation Division Manager Jim Barnes. Mayor Naughten closed the audience portion of the meeting. PRESENTATION TO MONARCHS BASEBALL TEAM Mayor Naughten stated that.the Edmonds Monarchs Baseball team is an all -female softball team from iLe�canGJ ages twelve and under. He said the team placed second in the National Softball Championships in Kansas. The team was organized in 1987 and has suffered only one defeat in fifty-eight games. The Monarchs won the league, District, State, and regional championships this year. Mayor Naughten requested General Manager Bill Yeager, Coach Carl Paul, and the members of the team to advance to the dais for recognition. He presented a letter to Mr. Yeager, Mr. Paul, and each team member in congratulations and recognition of their outstanding performance. HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION ON HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR EDMONDS HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM AT 7600 - 212T1. ST. S.W. V-21-87/EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 4 � Planning Division Mary Lou Block reported that the Edmonds School District has plans to demolish the existing stadium at Edmonds High School and erect a new stadium in its place. Because the new structure will exceed the permitted 25 foot height limit, a variance application was filed �l with the City. On August 20, 1987, the Hearing Examiner held a public hearing on the School District's request to allow the proposed new stadium at Edmonds High School to exceed the permitted height limit of 25 feet by 60 feet. The new stadium is proposed to be 53 feet high with an additional 32 feet in height for four new light standards to be mounted on the roof. The Hearing Examiner's decision on a variance is usually final unless it is appealed to the City Council. Because the proposed structure is a public building, the Hearing Examiner reviewed the variance under the provisions of Chapter 17.00.030 (C) and has made a recommendation to the City Council. Ms. Block said it is the recommendation of Staff to adopt the Hearing Examiner's Findings and Recommendation to approve the variance request of the Edmonds School District. Ms. Block noted that a traffic study has been conducted with mitigating measures proposed. Councilmember Dwyer inquired about the height of the existing stadium. Ms. Block replied 41 feet, excluding the light standards. Bill McKeighen, representative of Edmonds School District, 3800 - 196th St. S.W., said the pro- posed timing of the construction schedule calls for bid documents to be solicited sometime in mid -November and with construction commencing soon thereafter. He said the District would like to complete construction before.the football season begins next year. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if the District concurred with the Hearing Examiner's Recommenda- tion. Mr. McKeighen replied affirmatively. Gil Braida, Project Administrator, said the stadium project has been required for some time due to the structural instability of the building. He noted that the project is rated as a very high priority amongst projects contemplated by the School District. He said the approach to the EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 project has been not only to address structural needs but also to create an image for the greater Edmonds area as well as the District ... an image of contemporary excellence in architecture. Mr. Braida reviewed a site plan of the existing facility. tie said it was intended to remove the stadium by December 15, 1987. He then reviewed a rendering of the proposed stadium and exterior details, noting that the structure will be comprised of steel and reinforced concrete. The build- ing length will span from the 3 yard line to the 3 yard line. Mr. Braida said that some landscap- ing will be provided within the interior of the site plan. Mr. Braida said the players will access the field through a corridor from the center of the stadi- um and the spectators will filter into the stadium via ramps on either side of the structure, thus eliminating any conflict of traffic between players and spectators. Mr. Braida said the proposed stadium will seat 2,704 spectators as opposed to 2,800 in the exist- ing stadium, which includes bleachers. The bleachers will be eliminated from the design of the new stadium. Mr. Braida said a full stadium by elimination of the bleachers will have a posi- tive, exhilarating effect on the spectators. Mr. Braida then reviewed the interior details of the proposed stadium, which includes dressing rooms, custodial spaces, showers, storage, training room, corridors, and concession space. Mr. Braida said the proposed stadium will be 52 feet in height at its highest point. The light standards will add 32 feet to that height for a total height of 85 feet. He noted that the lights on the existing structure tower 105 feet. The proposed lighting standards will be reduced in wattage because they will be lowered and aimed at a specific grid on the play field. Councilmember Kasper inquired about the location of the existing light standards. Mr. Braida depicted their location via an existing site plan. Councilmember Kasper noted that the proposed light standards do not appear to be positioned at the same angle as the existing standards. Mr. Braida said the angle will be exactly the same as the existing poles. Councilmember Hall inquired about the bulk of the base of the light standards. Mr. Braida said the width of the base will be 294 feet. Councilmember Hall inquired about the height of the risers. Mr. Braida replied 8-1/2 inches. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. Mary Goetz, 608 - 2nd Avenue N., said the height of the proposed stadium will not significantly impact the neighborhood. She said the stadium will be a wonderful gift to the community, and she thought it fell within the intent of the Community Development Code. She urged the Council to approve the project. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO ADOPT THE HEARING EXAMINER'S FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST OF THE EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT. MOTION CARRIED. HEARING ON APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD DECISION REGARDING FREESTANDING SIGN FOR 7- ,,,,,-HEARING N " "ELEVEN FOOD STORE AT 21920 HIGHWAY ADB-52-86/APPELLANT: SOUTHLAND CORP. Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that on July 6, 1986, the Architectural Design Board (ADB) granted approval of two freestanding signs for the 7-Eleven store at 21920 Highway 99. Subsequently, Southland Corporation sought to revise the freestanding sign package to allow one of the signs to be larger than previously approved. On August 5, 1987, the ADB denied the application to revise the approved sign package. On August 18, 1987, Southland Corporation filed an appeal seeking to overturn the ADB decision. Ms. Block noted that a copy of the appeal letter, site plan, the sign elevation, and minutes from the August 5, 1987 ADB were included in the Council packets. Ms. Block said it is the recommendation of Staff that the City Council uphold the ADB decision. However, should the Council decide to revise the ADB decision, another option would be to approve the larger freestanding sign but require that the second smaller freestanding sign be removed. Councilmember Ostrom asked what the request of the applicant was. Ms. Block said the applicant is requesting approval of a larger sign to replace an existing sign in one location and a new sign in another location. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if an existing sign was removed due to widening of 220th Street. Ms. Block replied affirmatively. She said the corporation was compensated for relocation of that EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 sign. Councilmember Dwyer inquired what loss the compensation represented. Ms. Block said Mount- lake Terrace paid Southland Corporation $4,540 for sign relocation. Councilmember Dwyer inquired about existing signage prior to widening of 220th. Ms. Block was unable to answer that ques- tion. Councilmember Dwyer's question was answered later in the meeting by Mr. Aveldson. Councilmember Kasper inquired if the subject building was constructed subsequent to enactment of the new Code in 1980. Ms. Block said she believed so. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the meeting. Greg Aveldson, Southland Corporation, 1935 Andover Park West, Tukwila, said sign relocation was necessitated by street widening of 220th and Highway 99. He said a real estate representative who was employed by Southland Corporation presented a sign package to the ADB without first con- sulting the appropriate officials of Southland Corporation. Mr. Aveldson clarified that compen- sation was made to relocate the sign only. A smaller sign than the standard sign was installed but moved away from the corner and, therefore, diminished store presence along Highway 99. He said a permit was then applied for for a model 80 sign with gasoline prices (larger sign). Mr. Aveldson submitted a photograph of the typical model 80 sign to the City Clerk, which was marked as Exhibit #1. He said the visibility along Highway 99 and advertisement of gasoline prices is vital to the success of the business. Mr. Aveldson said Southland Corporation concurs with the Planning Department Staff report of August which stated that the model 40 and model 80 sign, as proposed, satisfied the identifica- tion needs of the business. Councilmember Dwyer inquired which sign existed prior to the widening of 220th. Mr. Aveldson said the sign that exists at the present time (and that existed at that time) is a model 40. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if that was the only existing pole sign. Mr. Aveldson replied affir- matively. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if a gasoline price sign could be attached to a model 40 sign. Mr. Aveldson said the corporation prefers to utilize a model 80 sign. He said the model 40 sign serves only as a secondary sign because of its size. Councilmember Nordquist noted that the Council has requested other local service stations to lower their signs. He said the height of the model 80 was of concern to him. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the meeting. Rachel Martin, 7825 - 227th P1. S.W., former owner of the adjacent A & W Drive -In, said the traf- fic along Highway 99 was congested and moved slowly, not rapidly. She said it was her opinion that the 7 Eleven was very visible. Mayor Naughten closed the audience portion of the hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO UPHOLD THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD'S DECISION. Councilmember Dwyer said he preferred that only one sign is installed on commercial property rather than two, as a general principle. Councilmember Kasper concurred. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, COUNCIL - MEMBER NORDQUIST, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, AND COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM OPPOSED. RECONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 2620 VACATING A PORTION OF 7TH AVE. _S__,_SOUTH OF FIR ST. (ST- 4- ^�' 86/SHIRLEY ABRAHAMSON) Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that on May 5, 1987, the City Council held a public hearing on a street vacation request of Shirley Abrahamson. The specific request involved vacating the northerly 120 feet of 7th Ave. S, south of Fir Street. Questions arose over where the pedestrian easement should be located and whether a turnaround should be required at the northerly end of 7th Avenue. The Council adopted Ordinance 2620, effective June 6, 1987. The ordinance incorporated the re- quired turnaround and established easements for pedestrians and utilities. Mrs. Abrahamson ob- jected to the adopted ordinance because it retained easements over the entire vacated right-of- way. Since receiving the request from Mrs. Abrahamson for reconsideration of the ordinance, the Engi- neering Division has established specific easement requirements. It is their recommendation that EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 the utility easement be 45 feet in width along the eastern portion of the right-of-way and that the pedestrian easement encompass 5 feet on each side of the existing center line. Ms. Block said it is the recommendation of Staff that Ordinance 2620 be rescinded and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a new ordinance reflecting the following provisions: 1) the specified turnaround; 2) the 10 foot pedestrian easement; and 3) the 45 foot utility easement. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if a hearing was required to reconsider the ordinance. City Attor- ney Scott Snyder replied affirmatively. He said a public hearing could be held when the ordi- nance was presented to the Council. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO RESCIND ORDINANCE 2620 AND IN- STRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A NEW ORDINANCE REFLECTING THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS: 1) THE SPECIFIED TURNAROUND; 2) THE 10 FOOT PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT; AND 3) THE 45 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DATE THE ORDINANCE IS PRESENTED TO THE COUNCIL. Councilmember Kasper and Councilmember Hall agreed. MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Snyder inquired if Mrs. Abrahamson agreed with the Staff proposal. Shirley Abrahamson, 19528 - 36th Ave. N.E., Seattle, said her only concern was that the adjacent stream is preserved. Councilmember Ostrom inquired if Mrs. Abrahamson understood the Council's action. Mrs. Abrahamson replied affirmatively. She said she planned to build a home on her property in Edmonds but did not want to build in the back corner because it would infringe on the view of her neighbors. She said she wished to build adjacent to Fir Street. Mrs. Abrahamson said she did not feel that she should be entirely responsible for the improvements to the street and that the neighbors should share in those costs. Mr. Snyder inquired if Mrs. Abrahamson agreed with the 45 foot utility easement and 10 foot pedes- trian easement. Mrs. Abrahamson replied affirmatively. PRESENTATION BY CWC-HDR. INC. OF ADDITIONAL VISUALS OF PROPOSED SECONDARY WASTEWATER PLANT AND APPROVAL OF DESIGN CONCEPT Community Services Director Peter Hahn recalled that the Citizens Advisory Committee presented a preferred design concept to the City Council on September 8, 1987. The Council requested that an elevation drawing of the east side of the facility be presented before the total concept was adopted. Mr. Hahn noted that the design concept presented to the Council included several beautification elements: a public plaza, a pergola, and a water treatment. As a whole, or for the last two elements, in particular, he said these could be credited toward the City's 1% for Arts program. In fact, the $400,000 cost of these elements exceeds the 1% value of $180,000. The one stipula- tion that would be necessary would be that the Arts Commission be given a formal review role in the detailed design of some or all of these elements. The consultant's fee for the design con- cept was not included in last week's approval of a design budget for the total project. Mr. Hahn said if the design concept is approved, $32,500 must be added to the approved agreement. Mr. Hahn said it is the recommendation of Staff to: 1) approve the design concept; 2) designate it as the City's 1% for Arts contribution and give the Arts Commission a formal review role; and 3) authorize amendment to task II-3(I), design of environmental mitigation, in the amount of $32,500 in the CWC-HDR, Inc. design agreement. Dan Hogan, Project Designer, briefly reviewed the slide presentation that was earlier presented to the Council, as well as profiles of the proposed and existing plant from Second Avenue South. Councilmember Kasper observed that the proposed design reflects that the administration building will be fully exposed due to the location of the parking lot. He inquired why the building was proposed at the southerly end rather than where the proposed parking is, which would screen it from view. Mr. Hogan said the building was proposed in that location because the parking area between the structures would also provide access to the plant. Councilmember Wilson inquired about the design of the wall around the perimeter of the plant. Mr. Hogan said although the design has not yet been drafted, varying textures and materials are being considered. He said it will be 8 to 12 inches thick if constructed of concrete and approxi- mately 8 feet in height. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE DESIGN CONCEPT; 2) DESIGNATE IT AS THE CITY'S 11 FOR ARTS CONTRIBUTION AND GIVE THE ARTS COMMISSION A FORMAL ROLE OF WORKING WITH DESIGNERS OF CWC-HDR, INC.; AND 3) AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO TASK II-3(I), DESIGN OF ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,500 IN THE CWC-HDR, INC. DESIGN AGREEMENT. Councilmember Wilson said he would vote against the motion because there were aspects of the design that he did not feel were aesthetically appealing and, also, because it will disenfranchise the Arts commission to a great degree based upon Code 3.13.030 which states that all authorizations and/or appropriations for municipal construction projects shall include an amount equal to at least 1% of the total project cost. Councilmember Hall concurred. Councilmember Hall inquired why the consultant's fee was not included in last week's Council approval. She said she would vote against the motion because the wall was very offensive and she would prefer that landscaping was proposed instead. Mr. Hogan said it was not intended to empha- size the wall but, rather, to prevent visibility of the plant. He said if it was more desirable to construct an open wall, the designers could certainly accommodate that desire or include other mitigating measures to address the aesthetic concerns. Councilmember Dwyer clarified that the consultant's fee was eliminated by motion from the recom- mended action at last week's Council meeting. He said the citizens should not be mislead into believing that the consultant's fee was an additional expenditure beyond what was already budget- ed for the project. Councilmember Ostrom clarified that the motion he made addressed a design concept and not a par- ticular design. He said he was not attempting to disenfranchise the Arts Commission and, in fact, expanded the motion to include its participation with CWC-HDR, Inc. in the design of the aesthetic treatment of the plant. Councilmember Kasper expressed concern that 1% of the Arts totalled $400,000 and not $180,000. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER WILSON AND COUNCILMEMBER HALL OPPOSED. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO REQUEST THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SUB- MIT A FORMAL OPINION TO THE COUNCIL WITHIN TWO WEEKS AS TO THE EXTENT OF THE CITY'S OBLIGATION OF THE 1% OF THE ARTS ORDINANCE WITH REGARD TO THE SECONDARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONTRACT. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OTHER SEWER JURISDICTIONS Community Services Director Peter Hahn reported that the participating jurisdictions have been asked to approve the September 9, 1987 version of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which includes a revised paragraph #7 on mitigation costs. Two jurisdictions (Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood) have already indicated they would participate in the design proposal preferred by the Advisory Committee. Two jurisdictions have also formally adopted the entire MOU (Mountlake Ter- race and Ronald Sewer District) before paragraph #7 was amended. Another change from the last Council discussion on July 7, 1987 is that the Oversight Committee is shown to be advisory to the City Council directly. Mr. Hahn said the participants have been requested to indicate their response immediately and have been invited to the Council meeting. Mr. Hahn said adoption of the MOU will lead to immediate financial participation of the partici- pants and to the preparation of a final detailed agreement. Mr. Hahn said it is the recommendation of Staff to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding. Councilmember Wilson referred to item #7 of the MOU. He inquired what "reasonable mitigation measures" entailed. Mr. Hahn said the participants have agreed to $500,000. Councilmember Wil- son noted that the Staff report stated that the City of Lynnwood has indicated that it would participate in any decision on site mitigation; no other jurisdiction has given any indication as to its adoption of the above paragraph. Mr. Hahn said the commissioners have voted to sign the MOU. Mr. Hahn referred to the letter from Olympic View Water District (OVWD) which encompassed items to be agreed upon in addition to the MOU. Councilmember Dwyer said the last paragraph of the letter from OVWD indicated that the Board of Commissioners of OVWD has not adopted the provisions of the letter. He said the letter was in- sulting to receive at that point in time in the process and particularly because it was not an EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 official request. He recommended that the Council not consider any of the items of the letter. Councilmember Kasper concurred. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO ADOPT THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDER- STANDING AS PRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OPPOSED. AUTHORIZATION OF 1988-1990 HUD BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that HUD block Grant funds are allocated on a three year basis. September 30, 1987 is the deadline for submittal of applications to Snohomish County for the next three-year funding cycle. Any application the City makes must be authorized and its priority established by Council action. Ms. Block said several potential projects have been explored by Staff. The following projects are recommended: 1) Independent living facility for at -risk elderly ($175,000). This project would involve the City s purchase,'with Block Grant funds, of a single-family home to provide a group living situation for three to four elderly residents and a Staff person or couple. Al- though the City would purchase the home, it would immediately be turned over to Snohomish County Housing Authority (HASCO) to administer. The rental and staffing of the facility would be han- dled by HASCO and the Senior Center. It is envisioned that this would be a pilot program which would establish a prototype for future facilities to provide an alternative to institutional living. The proposal has been developed with the cooperation of Steve Holt of the Housing Author- ity and Russ Berg of the Senior Center. The Area Agency on Aging is interested in evaluating this project at the end of the HUD funding cycle to determine its potential transferability; 2) Handicap accessibility to playgrounds.and la areas in Cityarks (CityPark, Pine Street Play- 7 field, Matha-Ballin er Park and Seaview Park50 000 This project would involve the instal- lation of a variety of improvements in the aforementioned parks to make the play areas accessible to handicapped users; 3) Funding of Edmonds share of the improvements to 208th St. S.W. $80,000 . This project would pay for those improvements to 2U8th Street which are ocated in t e City of Edmonds. When Lynnwood improves this street, the residents on the south side (in Edmonds) would be required to participate in the cost. This area is the home of a number of low income people, many of them elderly, to whom the cost of these improvements would be an unmanage- able burden. Through this application, the City would be asking HUD to fund Edmonds' share of the improvements; 4) Wheelchair ramps for downtown Edmonds intersections ($38,000). This project would provide for the installation of wheelchair ramps at street intersections in the downtown area where facilities do not exist. Ms. Block said it is the recommendation of Staff that the Council authorize those Block Grant applications they wish to pursue and establish their priority ranking before the September 30th deadline. Councilmember Jaech expressed concern with item #1. She said she would feel more comfortable if the City researched that issue more fully before authorizing that application. Councilmember Jaech prioritized the options as follows: Item #4 as the first priority, Item #2 as the second priority, Item #3 as the third priority, and eliminate Item #1. Councilmember Wilson, Councilmember Hall, and Councilmember Ostrom concurred. Councilmember Kasper questioned Item #3. He said it is customary when relief is granted to re- quire reimbursement from property owners in the designated area when property is sold. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if consideration was given to sight -impaired projects. Ms. Block replied affirmatively. She said she reviewed the improvements to Sierra Park with the Public Works Superintendent, but it was determined that such improvements would not be signifi- cant enough to qualify for Block Grant funds. Ms. Block said improvements for sight -impaired people to the downtown area may be incorporated with Item #4. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY LIST- ING: ITEM #4 AS THE FIRST PRIORITY; ITEM #2 AS THE SECOND PRIORITY; ITEM #3 AS THE THIRD PRIORI- TY; AND ELIMINATE ITEM #1. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER DWYER AND COUNCILMEMBER KASPER OPPOSED. PROPOSED ORDINANCE PLACING 5 YEAR EXCESS PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR ROADS RESURFACING ON NOVEMBER 3, 1987 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT G ' ommunity Services Director Peter Hahn reported that on September 8, 1987, the Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution placing a five-year excess levy for a roads resurfacing program in the amount of $6,774,500 distributed over five years. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 Mr. Hahn said the City is permitted to mail all voter information on the ballot issue. It is recommended that a two-sided informational sheet be mailed out to all households with voters. In addition, the 1987 Comprehensive Streets Inventory and Evaluation will be available in libraries and public buildings. The total cost of preparing informational material and mailing is estimat- ed to be within $3,500. Council Contingency Fund is recommended as the source of funding. Mr. Hahn said it is the recommendation of Staff to approve the proposed ordinance and appropriate funds for informational mailing to voters. City Attorney Scott Snyder stated that he drafted two versions of an ordinance establishing a tax levy, number as 0006 and 0006.#2. The ordinances were developed after discussion with Hugh Spitzer of Roberts & Sheffelman, the City's bond counsel. Mr. Snyder said he discussed the mat- ter with him because if the City is to use tax anticipation notes, or some other form of warrant in advance of the receipt of the funds, an opinion from the bond counsel will be required. Mr. Snyder said of primary importance are Mr. Spitzer's comments: 1) inquiring if the City want- ed the property tax levy to drop after 1992 back to the level that it would have been were it not for voter approval of a five-year levy. He stated that "RCW 84.55.010 permits cities to provide for a reduction in the levy to the old rate at the end of a particular period if the voters chose. If this is the intention of the City, the following language should be added to Section 1: 'Property taxes levied in 1992 for collection in 1993 and in later years shall be computed as if the limitation on levies contained in RCW 84.55.010 had been in effect from 1988 through 1992 and authority to exceed the 106% limitation under this ordinance had not been approved and such increased property taxes had not been made'. In addition, the following language should be added to the proposition itself after the word '1992': 'and in 1993 reduce its regular property tax levy to the amount otherwise provided by law'". COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2639, USING THE OPTION NUMBERED 0006.#2. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROPRIATE $3,500 TO INFORM THE VOTERS OF THE BALLOT ISSUE. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Naughten announced that the Cities & Towns meeting will be held on September 24, 1987 at the Mill Creek Country Club. Discussion will entail cooperation between cities and the County. Mayor Naughten said he wrote a letter to the Edmonds School Board and David Wood, President of Edmonds Education Association, with respect to the concern of many citizens of the prolonged Edmonds School District strike. The letter reminded the District that residents of the School District recently demonstrated their support and confidence in the District, teachers, and stu- dents by passing a $72 million bond issue. Mayor Naughten urged the District to be cognizant of that support when resolving the issue. Mayor Naughten reminded the Council that September 17 is Constitution Day and marks the date of the Constitution's 200th anniversary. COUNCIL Councilmember Jaech inquired if any Council action will be taken in recognition of Chris Matt's outstanding flower plantings at the Quintana Roo Restaurant. Mayor Naughten replied affirmative- ly. Councilmember Jaech inquired about the whereabouts of the painting of Scoop Jackson. Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills said he was last informed that it was in the Anderson Center. Councilmember Kasper suggested that an Executive Session be held in the near future to discuss the issue or recording of covenants in the Meadowdale area. Councilmember Dwyer commented on a memorandum from the Mayor regarding the annexation of Denny's Restaurant. He said it appeared to be a favorable proposal. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. The minutes are subj t to ctober 6, 1987 approval. (i' cr cf� J LINE G. -PAITRET, City ClerT L RRY S. NAUGHTEN, f�ayorU EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1987 (C) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM GEORGE AND DENISE VIRAY ($296.71+) AND JOANNE P. CARMAN ($831.52) (D) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN IAC GRANT FOR BRACKETT'S LANDING ($95,528) (E) DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH BELL -WALKER ENGINEERS, INC., TO REVIEW DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN/VEHICLE TRAFFIC ($4,500) 2. AUDIENCE 3. PRESENTATION TO MONARCHS BASEBALL TEAM ( 5 MINUTES) 4. HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION ON HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR (30 MINUTES) EDMONDS HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM AT 7600 212TH ST. S.W. (V-21-87/EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT 15) 5. HEARING ON APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD DECISION REGARDING (30 MINUTES) FREESTANDING SIGN FOR 7-ELEVEN FOOD STORE AT 21920 HIGHWAY 99 (ADB-52-86/APPELLANT: SOUTHLAND CORP.) 6. RECONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 2620 VACATING A PORTION OF 7TH AVE. S., (20 MINUTES) SOUTH OF FIR ST. (ST-4-86/SHIRLEY ABRAHAMSON) 7. PRESENTATION BY CWC-HDR, INC., OF ADDITIONAL VISUALS OF PROPOSED (15 MINUTES) SECONDARY SEWER PLANT AND APPROVAL OF DESIGN CONCEPT 8. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OTHER SEWER (15 MINUTES) JURISDICTIONS 9. AUTHORIZATION OF 1988-1990 HUD BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS (30 MINUTES) 10. PROPOSED RESOLUTION 665 PLACING 5-YEAR EXCESS PROPERTY TAX LEVY (10 MINUTES) FOR ROADS RESURFACING ON NOVEMBER 3, 1987 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT 11. MAYOR 12. COUNCIL THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE