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10/06/1987 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO OCTOBER 13, 1987 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 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 Lloyd Ostrom ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Bill Kasper Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr. Art Housler, Admin. Svc. Director Jerry Hauth, Hydraulics Engineer Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director Chris Beckman, Engineering Coord. Bobby Mills, Public Works Supt. Jim Barnes, Parks & Rec. Div. Mgr. Dan Prinz, Police Chief Scott Snyder, City Attorney Margaret Richards, Recorder Mayor Naughten arrived during discussion of Item #4, Hearing Regarding Elimination of On -street Parking on 76th Ave. W. Council President Wilson presided over the meeting during the Mayor's absence. CONSENT AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following items: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 C) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION ON VARIANCE TO REDUCE REQUIRED STREET LANDSCAPING AT 21420 HIGHWAY 99 0° (V-20-87/DAVID GRIFFITH) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD DECISION ON FREESTANDING SIGN FOR 7-ELEVEN FOOD STORE AT 21920 HIGHWAY 99 (ADB-52-86/APPELLANT: SOUTHLAND CORP.) `(E) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION ON HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR EDMONDS HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM AT 7600 - 212TH ST. S.W. (V-21-87/EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT 15) ,�ta,ew(,(F) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM ALLAN K. RAUDENBUSH ($1,209.13) c+w (G) AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR TRACTOR/MOWER FOR EDMONDS CEMETERY ($10,000) �hw . (H) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2640 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY CODE CHAPTER 18.05 RELATING TO Ld cdl UTILITY WIRES Q w(I) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM DEAN C.-AND CHARLENE JACKSON FOR STREET RIGHT-OF- WAY AT 7828 - 206TH ST. S.W. P-1. e(�J) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM ROBERT D. AND MARY BRUDVIK, PUGET SOUND MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK, AND HOUSEHOLD FINANCE INDUSTRIAL LOAN CO. FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 8620 200TH ST. S.W. AUDIENCE Mayor Pro Tem Wilson opened the public portion of the meeting. ed Laurine, 1233 - 7th Ave. S., read a letter into the record addressed to Mayor Naughten which ld�f tated, in essence, his wife's and his desire to nominate Olson's Food Store at Westgate for a C "Good Neighbor Award" because of the store's active contributions to the community. He submitted the letter to Staff. Councilmember Jaech noted that adjacent merchants have allowed their grounds to deteriorate but Olson's has retained a landscape designer to maintain its grounds. She said the flower arrange- ments were outstanding. Paul Bushee, 716 Daley Place, said his property is flooded every year during the rainy season. �(f�! He inquired what the Council intended to do about Shell Creek. 'Councilmember Hall noted that Item #7 on the agenda, Discussion on Shell Creek/Chase Lake Subbasin Studies, would address most, if not all, of his concerns. She suggested that he contact the City at a later date if he still had questions. Community Services Director Peter Hahn stated that a second presentation will be made on October 20th regarding the Shell Creek/Chase Lake Subbasin Studies. 7Aatalie Shippen, 1022 Euclid, recalled discussion of the HUD Block Grant issue in the recent past /in which mention was made that residents of Edmonds that live on 208th would be required to par- ticipate in costs to improve 208th Street if Lynnwood elected to commence that project. She inquired what the term "required" meant. City Attorney Scott Snyder said he has not been in- volved in that transaction but would be happy to review the paperwork if the Council. desired. LILD Community Services Director Peter Hahn said the City of Edmonds has not entered into an agreement with the City of Lynnwood. He said, however, if an appropriate percentage of owners of the as- '1 sessed valuation bordering the proposed improvement elected to engage in the project, then the City of Edmonds would probably be requested to participate in the costs of the project as an LID process. Ms. Shippen inquired if the City of Lynnwood could automatically require Edmonds to participate. Mr. Snyder said participation of both cities would require joint action by both city councils. Ms. Shippen said she did not believe it would be just if indigent residents of Edmonds were re- quired to participate in the costs to improve 208th if Lynnwood proceeded with UAB funds. She requested the Council to pursue that issue. Ms. Shippen questioned the appropriation and expenditure of certain funds in the 1987 budget. She inquired why monies were expended to install a corner park at Westgate without Council author- ization and why projects that were authorized by the Council have not yet been completed. Mr. Hahn noted that Staff recently apprised the public that the corner park at Walnut will be complet- ed in October. He said the corner park at Westgate was funded from a different source than the funding that was allocated by the Council to commence the projects that it authorized and at a cost of less than $1,000. Mr. Hahn stated that a committee was formed to address the improve- ments at Westgate subsequent to the 1987 budget process, and the committee made a recommendation in the middle of the year to commence those projects. He added that Administration has conducted itself in an appropriate manner and in accordance with Council directives. Shippen said she requested in the recent past that $30,000 be earmarked for downtown improve- 1:60 ments. She said she was hopeful that a recommended project to the downtown area, which will cost $10,000, is not considered as part of the $30,000 requested improvements. Pat Meeker, 22711 - 96th Ave. W., President of the Board of Commissioners of Olympic View Water District (OVWD), announced that the District was recently selected as "District of the Year" by the Washington State Association of Water and Waste Water Districts, and OVWD's manager was se- lected as "Manager of the Year". O Ms. Meeker said the District received a letter from Mayor Naughten requesting it to make a final decision with respect to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in connection with the secondary ✓� wastewater treatment plant in the near future. She said unfortunately one of the District's -c✓ Commissioners is out of town and a decision by the full Board cannot be made until October 19, 1987. Ms. Meeker said, however, Mayor Naughten indicated that a decision on October 19 was amena- �A ble to the City. In addition, Ms. Meeker said it is the Board's understanding that the issues addressed in the District's side letter to the MOU are subject to good faith negotiations in the final agreement. She said if the District could be assured that those two issues were agreeable with the City Council, then the District would be able to render a decision on October 19. Mr. �QN " Hahn said the issues of the side letter were negotiable in the final agreement. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson closed the audience portion of the meeting. MEETING WITH PETITIONERS REGARDING DENNY'S ANNEXATION Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that the City has received a 10% petition seek- ing to annex the Denny's Restaurant property at 8431 - 244th St. S.W. into the corporate limits of the City of Edmonds. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 OCTOBER 6, 1987 Ms. Block said there are three questions which must be addressed with each annexation request. They are: 1) whether to accept the annexation; 2) whether to adopt simultaneous zoning regula- tions; and 3) whether or not assumption of the indebtedness will be required. Ms. Block said the proposed annexation area poses no significant service problems for utilities or streets. Ms. Block said it is the recommendation of Staff that this area be annexed; that simultaneous zoning be established; and that the area assume the indebtedness of the City of Edmonds. The City Attorney will provide the form of the motion requiring the assumption of indebtedness. Councilmember Nordquist inquired what percentage of the Denny's property was located within the corporate limits of Edmonds. Ms. Block replied only a small portion of the parking lot. Councilmember Hall said she was whole-heartedly in favor of the proposed annexation, and she welcomed Denny's to the City of Edmonds. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF TO ANNEX THE AREA; THAT SIMULTANEOUS ZONING BE ESTABLISHED; THAT THE AREA ASSUME THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS; AND REQUEST THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE THE MOTION REQUIRING THE ASSUMP- TION OF INDEBTEDNESS. COUNCILMEMBER HALL WITHDREW THE MOTION TO ALLOW GREG WEST TO SPEAK. Greg West, General Manager of Denny's Restaurant, said the corporation wished to annex into the City in order to receive a quicker response time to emergency situations. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO ADOPT STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO ANNEX THE AREA; THAT SIMULTANEOUS ZONING BE ESTABLISHED; THAT THE AREA ASSUME THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS; THAT ANNEXATION BE ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS THAT: 1) SIMULTANE- OUS ZONING BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE ANNEXATION AND, TO THAT END, THE ISSUE OF APPROPRIATE ZONING IS HEREBY FORWARDED TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR ITS RECOMMENDATION; AND 2) THE ASSUMPTION OF ALL EXIST- ING CITY INDEBTEDNESS BY THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED SHALL BE REQUIRED. THESE REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL AND SHALL BE CONTAINED IN THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION TO BE CIRCULATED IN THE ANNEXATION AREA. MOTION CARRIED. HEARING REGARDING ELIMINATION OF ON -STREET PARKING ON 76TH AVE. W. BETWEEN 212TH S.W. AND 220TH s W The public hearing was scheduled to receive testimony on Staff's proposal to eliminate all on - street parking on 76th Ave. W. between 212th St. S.W. and 220th St. S.W. The elimination of the parking will allow the continuation of four traffic lanes on 76th Ave. W. The street was resur- faced on September 28, 1987. It is the recommendation of Staff to eliminate all on -street parking on 76th Ave. W. between 212th St. S.W. and 220th St. S.W. Engineering Coordinator Chris Beckman reviewed the existing configuration of the subject area via a vicinity map on the overhead projector. Mr. Beckman noted that Thomas D. Gant submitted a letter to the City stating his support of elimi- nation of on -street parking. Mr. Beckman said elimination of on -street parking would reduce potential traffic hazards that may be created by on -street parking. Dan Shadle, 2601 N.E. 185th, Seattle, said he owns property located at 21913 - 76th W. He said he rents that property to three working adults, and elimination of on -street parking would pose a hardship for them. He requested the City to provide some means of parking if the on -street park- ing is eliminated. He suggested that a curb cut is provided to the adjacent property to allow his renters to access that area and utilize it for parking. Cheryl Leonard, 19714 - 76th Ave. W., Lynnwood, representing College Place Elementary School, expressed concern regarding the safety of the children if on -street parking is eliminated on 76th Ave. W. She noted that Staff discussed the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of 208th St. in the past. She said the intersection is currently signalled with a flashing yel- low light. Ms. Leonard said a solution to the traffic problem would be the installation of a traffic light at 208th St. with a turn arrow for the drop off lane, as well as installation of a flashing red light at the intersection adjacent to Edmonds College Place Elementary School. Ms. Leonard inquired about: 1) proposed changes in the area of the post office annex in Perrin- ville; 2) if delivery trucks for Haggen's and M & L will be permitted to utilize 76th Ave. W. Community Services Director Peter Hahn stated that Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block has EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 OCTOBER 6, 1987 been in contact with the project designer of the postal annex and has requested that impact stud- ies be submitted to the City. Mr. Hahn noted that a majority of deliveries by postal trucks will be conducted after hours. Ms. Leonard inquired if the postal trucks will utilize 76th Ave. W. Councilmember Wilson replied affirmatively. Mr. Beckman, in response to Ms. Leonard's question regarding the traffic pattern of delivery trucks for Haggen's and M & L, stated that there is a five ton limit on 76th Ave. W. with transit being the only exemption. Councilmember Wilson said the issue of a traffic light at the intersection of 208th has been addressed in the past and will continue to be discussed until the issue is resolved. Allan Zend, 21906 - 76th Ave. W., owner of the medical clinic, said he and his partner took into consideration the existing parking configuration on 76th Ave. W. when building the clinic. He said a hardship would be imposed upon his employees and patients if the on -street parking was eliminated. Dr. Zend submitted a petition requesting the City to fill in the ditches on 219th S.W. to provide parking if on -street parking is eliminated on 76th Ave. W. (The petition was marked as Exhibit #1.) Clark Kvistad, 21807 - 76th Ave. W., owner of the dental clinic, requested that on -street parking not be eliminated. He expressed concern regarding the safety of his patients if the parking is eliminated because he said hazardous traffic conditions would be created if the street was expand- ed. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember Hall was in agreement that expanding 76th Ave. W. would create potentially hazard- ous traffic conditions. She said she was inclined to retain some, if not all, of the on -street parking. Councilmember Jaech and Councilmember Ostrom concurred. Councilmember Nordquist recommended that the feasibility of parking on adjacent streets be inves- tigated. Councilmember Dwyer said he was not in favor of eliminating on -street parking due to the testimo- ny that was given that evening. HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION ON REMANDED CONTRACT REZONE FROM RM-2.4 TO CG FOR PROP- ERTY LOCATED AT 8009 - 238TH ST. S.W. R-1-86/ NTHONY DIPANGRAZI Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that the contract rezone application was origi- nally reviewed by the City Council on April 7, 1987. The Council remanded the rezone to the Planning Board for consideration due to confusion of which area was to be annexed. On May 13, 1987, the Planning Board held a public hearing on the remanded rezone application. During the public hearing, the applicant requested a continuance to allow him an opportunity to subdivide his property to segregate the parking lot area from the remainder of his property. The City granted approval of a three -lot short subdivision on the applicant's property on July 31, 1987 under File #5-15-87. A second public hearing was held by the Planning Board on August 12, 1987. At that meeting, the Board voted unanimously to approve a contract rezone for the parking lot area only (Lot C of #5-15-87). Ms. Block noted that a copy of the minutes of the August 12, 1987 Planning Board meeting and the Findings and Recommendation of the Board was included in the Council minutes. Ms. Block said it was the recommendation of Staff to adopt the Planning Board's recommendation and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Ms. Block reviewed the Findings of Fact of the Planning Board as follows: 1) the subject proper- ty contains 15,600 square feet. The applicant has been granted preliminary approval for a three - lot short subdivision that includes the subject property. It is identified as Lot C of Edmonds Preliminary Short Subdivision #5-15-87. The property is presently cleared, gravelled, and is being used as a parking lot; 2) the lot is bordered by commercial development to the north and northwest. To the northwest, the adjacent property is developed as high density multiple -family residential use. Directly to the east is undeveloped RM zoned land, also owned by the appli- cant. Further to the east and south is single-family residential development; 3) the applicant's commercial building to the northwest, the Sunset office building, is experiencing problems due to the lack of parking for the tenants; 4) a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance has been issued by the City on the rezone request. The applicant has agreed to comply with all mitigating EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 OCTOBER 6, 1987 conditions of the environmental Determination of Nonsignificance; 5) the subject property is designated by the Comprehensive Plan Map as High Density Residential. With proper conditions, the proposed contract rezone would not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan; 6) the proposed contract rezone would, as conditioned, allow a less intense use on the subject property than the existing multiple family zoning. Ms. Block then reviewed the Conclusions of Law of the Planning Board as follows: 1) the proposed contract rezone, as conditioned, conforms to the Comprehensive Plan and the policies set forth in Section 15.20.005 and 15.20.010 of the Community Development Code. Parking is better suited to be located behind the buildings along Highway 99. This is consistent with the Highway 99 Study; 2) the proposed contract rezone, as conditioned, will limit the use of the subject property to a parking lot only. Development under the present RM-2.4 zoning would allow approximately six dwelling units; 3) the proposed contract rezone is consis- tent with the changing nature of the neighborhood; 4) the residential properties to the east will be protected by landscaped buffers and topographical change between the single-family homes and the subject property. The Architectural Design Board will establish the exact landscape buffer- ing; 5) the public health, safety, and welfare would be served by providing parking for commer- cial businesses away from Highway 99. Ms. Block said the Planning Board of the City of Edmonds recommends to the City Council that the amended rezone application R-1-86 be approved. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if the property would be utilized for parking only if the con- tract rezone was approved. Ms. Block replied affirmatively. Councilmember Nordquist inquired how the terms of the contract rezone would be recorded with the City. Ms. Block said the designa- tion would be noted on the zoning map as contract rezone R-1-86. Councilmember Nordquist in- quired if the rezone and concomitant zoning agreement would also be recorded. Ms. Block replied affirmatively. Councilmember Wilson inquired about the dispensation of the emergency gate which the Fire Depart- ment was to investigate. Ms. Block said the Fire Department had indicated a desire to retain an emergency gate. She said Staff will clarify the Department's position with regard to that gate before the project is reviewed by the Architectural Design Board. James Allendoerfer, 21 Ave A, Snohomish, attorney representing Anthony DiPangrazio, stated that all of the objections voiced by the neighbors who attended the hearings have been addressed to their satisfaction and they have expressed their agreement. Mr. Allendoerfer explained that the property was shortplatted so that the parking area is isolat- ed into what has been designated as Lot C, and Lots A & B will remain in their multi -residential status to insure future generations that Lot C will not be rezoned to general commercial at any time in the future. Mr. Allendoerfer noted that the rezone contract specifically limits Lot C for parking purposes only. Lyle Brue, 23713 - 80th Lane W., inquired if the property north of the blue square on the vicini- ty map, which Mr. DiPangrazio does not own, will impact the neighborhood in the future. Mr. Allendoerfer said that property is owned by Mr. Loper. He said Mr. Loper rents the property to Mr. DiPangrazio on a month -to -month basis. Mr. Allendoerfer said the property is utilized as a combined parking lot and accommodates a maximum of sixty-five cars. City Attorney Scott Snyder submitted a letter to the Council, as well as, copies to the audience, which was addressed to the Edmonds Planning Commission from Margaret Johnson relating to the issue before the Council. (The letter was marked as Exhibit #3.) Mr. Snyder advised that Mr. Allendoerfer and any member of the public be given an opportunity to respond to the letter. No input was given. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO ADOPT THE PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION R-1-86 AS PROPOSED IN THE CONTRACT REZONE. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Naughten announced that an Executive Session would be held following the regular agenda to discuss a legal matter and property matters. HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2641 VACATING NORTHERLY 120 FEET OF 7TH AVE. S., SOUTH OF FIR ST. At,ST-4-86/SHIRLEY ABRAHAMSON Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that on June 1, 1987, the City Council passed Ordinance 2620 vacating the northerly 120 feet of 7th Avenue South, south of Fir Street. Due to concerns over the location of certain easements and the amount of compensation required to com- plete the street vacation, Shirley Abrahamson asked the Council to rescind the ordinance. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 OCTOBER 6, 1987 The Council discussed the location of the proposed easements on September 15, 1987 and directed the City Attorney to prepare a new ordinance adopting the Staff recommendations. Ms. Block noted that a copy of the street vacation drawing, the minutes from the September 15, 1987 Council meeting, and a copy of the revised ordinance were included in.the Council packets. Ms. Block said it is the recommendation of Staff to adopt the ordinance subject to determination of amount of compensation for the area burdened by both the utility and pedestrian easements. She said Staff recommends that no compensation be required for the pedestrian easement since it would be of no value to the person acquiring it but that the other two portions that are unencum- bered by any easements be compensated at 100%, based upon City ordinance. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. Shirley Abrahamson, 19528 - 36th Ave. N.E., Seattle, said she has read the proposed ordinance and is in agreement with its contents. Becky Lee, 1137 - 7th Ave. S., inquired if the pedestrian easement will remain City property. Ms. Block replied affirmatively. Ms. Lee said she was in favor of dead ending 7th Ave. S. and would prefer development of the pedestrian easement. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE SUBJECT TO DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR THE AREA BORDERED BY BOTH THE UTILITY AND PEDESTRIAN EASEMENTS. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO INSERT THE WORD "ZERO" ON PAGE 3, SECTION 2, LINE 4 OF THE ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION OF SHELL CREEK/CHASE LAKE SUBBASIN STUDIES ~ �f Mayor Naughten reported that in November 1976, the City, in a joint venture with Snohomish Coun- ty, executed an agreement with URS Corporation for the Shell Creek/Chase Lake Drainage Basin studies. As part of the project, a Citizens Advisory Committee was formed to provide input into the study. The Committee met weekly and on occasional weekends to take field trips. The Commit- tee also conducted basin -wide surveys to solicit information regarding problems that were experi- enced within the basin. Two public forums were also held to explain the project and to elicit information. Preliminary draft reports have been completed which reflect the Committee's input, as well as a detailed technical analysis by URS Corporation. Presentations on the progress of basin studies were made at the February 10, 1987, June 2, 1987, and August 4, 1987 Council meetings. At the Council meeting of August 4, 1987 and the July 22, 1987 Community Services Committee meeting, the consultant and advisory committees presented the initial findings, improvement options, and cost estimates. The capital improvements costs to the City were estimated at $400,000 for the Chase Lake basin and $1,500,000 to $2,300,000 for the Shell Creek basin. Mayor Naughten noted that a public hearing on the project is scheduled for October 20, 1987. The Council will be presented with final reports, the consultant's final recommendations, and refined cost estimates at that time. The Council will be requested to approve and implement the reports at that meeting. Sean Pickett, URS Corporation, stated that the problem identifying process of the Shell Creek/Chase Lake Subbasin has allowed the public an opportunity to document and submit a listing of drainage problems that have plagued them over the years. He said that information was entered into a computer which aided in determination of flows on both current use and ultimate build out of the basin. Capital costs and C.I.P. were then developed. Mr. Pickett reviewed funding options that are available, noting that the most flexible, consis- tent source of funding that was identified to support a drainage program was the utility service charge. He said the typical approach is to establish a rate structure that will allow the City to undertake small works and a less than totally aggressive capital improvement program and, at the same time, focus on enhancement of the maintenance of the system. And then as the utility matures, look at alternative rate structures and possible increases in the base rate. Mr. Pickett noted that a potential revenue source of $650,000 to $800,000 per year for the City may be derived from assessing a rate of $2 per month per household. Councilmember Ostrom commented that that rate structure seemed very arbitrary. Mr. Pickett said the process of rate setting is a rigorous process and was comparable to the rate setting process for water/sewer utilities. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 OCTOBER 6, 1987 Mayor Naughten inquired if the assessed rates would provide revenue to fund repairs and improve- ments for Shell Creek/Chase Lake. Mr. Pickett replied negatively. He said the rate structure would generate up to $800,000 in revenue. He said a detailed analysis revealed that a rate struc- ture of $1.75 in 1988 and $4.13 in 1992 would fund the entire capital improvement program for Shell Creek. Councilmember Ostrom inquired if sufficient information was available to present to the public in the form of a hearing. Mr. Pickett replied affirmatively. Mr. Hahn said the Citizens Advisory Committee will submit a preferred action plan to the Council on October 20, 1987, as well as a preference of financing. He said subsequent to the hearing, the City will develop recommendations into an action plan that would go into effect by 1988. Councilmember Ostrom expressed concern that the process not proceed so rapidly that the citizenry is not allowed ample opportunity to express their opinion. Mr. Hahn said a series of hearings will be conducted following the October 20 hearing. Councilmember Dwyer said the question of engaging in either a City-wide or basin -wide utility rate will be an issue of great public comment. He suggested that extensive notice is given to the public if a decision is to be rendered on October 20. Mr. Hahn said he did not anticipate that a decision would be required of the Council on October 20. Councilmember Hall inquired if the studies conducted to date included only Shell Creek and Chase Lake Subbasin. Mr. Hahn replied affirmatively. He said studies for the remaining basins will probably entail a two-year process. Mr. Pickett stated that a provision for a City-wide service charge dealing with only maintenance, with the addition of a provision for capital improvement programs for the basins, in his opinion, would be the optimal approach from an implementation cost point of view. Council.member Jaech requested that information with respect to the rate structure for each year be provided to the Council, as well as when implementation of a lower rate structure upon comple- tion of construction was advisable. Councilmember Hall inquired if some residents of the City would not be assessed subsequent to finalization of the basin studies. Mr. Pickett said that issue would be a policy decision of the Council. He noted that there have been provisions in other utilities for adjustments for senior citizens, for lands that drain directly into receiving waters, credits for those who provide on -site detention, et cetera.. Councilmember Ostrom inquired if the issue of modifications to the utility billing system has been addressed. Mr. Hahn replied affirmatively. He said the billing system is based on water usage as well as vicinity. The drainage utility could be integrated, he said, with lot sizes to compute the equivalent service units. • APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY ON EQUESTRIAN FACILITY, AND FEASIBILITY STUDY BY REID-MIDDLETON 2,400 Parks & Recreation Division Manager Jim Barnes reported that the Parks and Recreation Division has been investigating possible alternative sites for the equestrian activities currently located on City property in Perrinville. A site in Southwest County Park has been identified as a possi- ble location. Snohomish County has agreed to consider such a use at that site. In order to determine the feasibility of that site, Reid -Middleton & Associates was asked to provide a propos- al. The fee will be $2,400. Snohomish County has offered to fund half of the cost of the study, and an interlocal agreement has been prepared for that provision. In consideration for funding half of the study, Snohomish County would like the City to consider joint master planning of the Southwest County Park. It is anticipated that limited pedestrian, equestrian, and nature interpretation uses would be the extent of this planning effort. Mr. Barnes said it is the recommendation of Staff to: 1) authorize the Mayor to sign the interlocal agreement with Snohomish County; 2) authorize the proposal of Reid -Middleton & Associ- ates; and 3) authorize the Mayor to notify South County of the City's intent to cooperate in joint master planning of the Southwest County Park. Councilmember Jaech inquired about the feasibility of developing an equestrian facility at Meadow - dale Playfield sports area. Mr. Barnes said he has spoken to the architect, and he indicated that the equestrian facility wasthelast of seven elements to be designed into that play field. As a result, the location designated for the equestrian facility is very small and not very appro- priate because it is adjacent to a baseball diamond. In addition, the City of Lynnwood does not allow equestrian traffic on its streets. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 OCTOBER 6, 1987 Councilmember Nordquist inquired from what source the City's contribution for the consultant fee would be derived. Mr. Barnes suggested either a loan from the Council Contingency Fund or from funds derived from the sale of the property in Perrinville. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO: 1) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY; 2) AUTHORIZE THE PROPOSAL OF REID-MIDDLETON & ASSOCIATES; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO NOTIFY SOUTH COUNTY OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS INTENT TO COOPERATE IN A JOINT MASTER PLANNING OF THE SOUTHWEST COUNTY PARK; THAT $1,200 IS LOANED FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND FOR THE CONSULTANT'S FEE AND REFUNDED FROM PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE EQUESTRIAN FACILITY IN PERRINVILLE. MOTION CARRIED. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CWC-HDR INC. CONTRACT TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO FEDERAL GRANT J APPLICATION FOR SECONDARY TREATMENT PROJECT (,$17,100) Staff was encouraged recently after a meeting with the Department of Ecology to pursue the possi- bility of obtaining a Federal EPA construction grant for the City's wastewater treatment project. In order to apply for such a grant, the City must meet the EPA requirements, which entail updating the Engineering Report to a facilities plan and meeting NEPA requirements. Staff recommends that CWC-HDR, Inc. perform the work as an amendment to their agreement. The EPA grant program pays 55% of the construction cost of a plant based on the plant's flows at the time of start up. The EPA grant program will allow the design to be done in phases, allowing reimbursement for advanced procurement of equipment. The ability to pre -purchase equipment would save the City time as well as money. Staff believes the additional expenditure to qualify for an EPA grant will be well worth the cost if the City received the grant. It is the recommendation of Staff to authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the CWC-HDR, Inc. agreement at a cost not to exceed $17,100. Councilmember Hall inquired if the City's investment of $17,100 was a wise expenditure. Communi= ty Services Director Peter Hahn said he believed so. He said Staff carefully reviewed what ac- tion was necessary. Councilmember Dwyer inquired what benefit the City Hahn said if the grant for 55% of the construction would realize from expending $17,100. Mr. costs was approved, the City would $13,000,000 to $16,000,000 from EPA. receive COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CWC-HDR, INC. AGREEMENT AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $17,100. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Naughten referred to the memorandum from Parks & Recreation Division Manager Jim Barnes with respect to the skate board issue. He inquired if the Council desired to forward the issue to the Planning Board for further review. The Council replied affirmatively. Mayor Naughten suggested that if the Council had any questions regarding the voter information that would be sent out in the near future with respect to the street bond issue that they submit inquiries within the next two days. Mayor Naughten noted that the Mayor of Hekinan was recuperating from kidney stones and had to postpone his visit to Edmonds until November. Mayor Naughten announced that the'Postal Service has accepted the City's proposal of $212,000 for the Perrinville property. COUNCIL Councilmember Nordquist inquired if issues relating to site -impaired people will be included in the HUD Block Grant Program. Community Services Director Peter Hahn said Planning Division Manag- er Mary Lou Block has been speaking with that group. He said he would ask her to contact Council - member Nordquist. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the City has ascertained the location of the Scoop Jackson pic- ture. Mr. Barnes said the picture was located in the Parks & Recreation Division building be- cause the frame had been damaged pnd was sent out for repairs. Councilmember Hall said she attended an interesting meeting with Tom Carlson of Snohomish County regarding the budgetary process for the Health Board. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 OCTOBER 6, 1987 The meeting recessed to an Executive Session at 9:11 p.m. and adjourned following the session. These minutes are subject to approval on October 13, 1987 CQ LINE G. PARRET,City Clerk LARRY.S NAUGHTEN, Ayor 1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 OCTOBER 6, 1987 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. OCTOBER 6, 1987 CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE I. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 (C) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION ON VARIANCE TO REDUCE REQUIRED STREET LANDSCAPING AT 21420 HIGHWAY 99 (V-20-87/DAVID GRIFFITH) (D) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD DECISION ON FREESTANDING SIGN FOR 7-ELEVEN FOOD STORE AT 21920 HIGHWAY 99 (ADB-52-86/ APPELLANT: SOUTHLAND CORP.) (E) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION ON HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR EDMONDS HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM AT 7600 212TH ST. S.W. (V-21-87/EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT 15) (F) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM ALLAN K. RAUDENBUSH ($1,209.03) (G) AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR TRACTOR/MOWER FOR EDMONDS CEMETERY ($10,000) (H) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2640 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY CODE CHAPTER 18.05 RELATING TO UTILITY WIRES (I) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM DEAN C. AND CHARLENE JACKSON FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 7828 206TH ST. S.W. (J) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM ROBERT D. AND MARY BRUDVIK, PUGET SOUND MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK, AND HOUSEHOLD FINANCE INDUSTRIAL LOAN CO. FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 8620 200TH ST. S.W. 2. AUDIENCE 3. MEETING WITH PETITIONERS RE DENNY'S ANNEXATION 4. HEARING REGARDING ELIMINATION OF ON -STREET PARKING ON 76TH AVE. W., BETWEEN 212TH S.W. AND 220TH S.W. 5. HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION ON REMANDED CONTRACT REZONE FROM RM-2.4 TO CG FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8009 238TH ST. S.W. (R-1-86/ ANTHONY DIPANGRAZIO) 6. HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2641 VACATING NORTHERLY 120' OF 7TH AVE. S., SOUTH OF FIR ST. (ST-4-86/SHIRLEY ABRAHAMSON) 7. DISCUSSION ON SHELL CREEK/CHASE LAKE SUBBASIN STUDIES 8. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY ON EQUESTRIAN FACILITY, AND FEASIBILITY STUDY BY REID-MIDDLETON ($2,400) 9. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CWC-HDR, INC. CONTRACT TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR SECONDARY TREATMENT PROJECT ($17,100) 10. MAYOR 11. COUNCIL THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE (15 MINUTES) (15 MINUTES) (20 MINUTES) (20 MINUTES) (30 MINUTES) (10 MINUTES) ( 5 MINUTES)