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12/15/1987 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO JANUARY 5, 1988 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1987 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Jack Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Larry Naughten, Mayor Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr. John Nordquist Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Steve Dwyer Bobby Mills, Public Works Supt. Laura Hall Dan Prinz, Police Chief . Jo -Anne Jaech Art Housler, Admin. Svc. Director Bill Kasper Sharon Thatcher, Personnel Manager Lloyd Ostrom Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director Dan Marsh, Student Rep. Bob Alberts, City Engineer Chris Beckman, Engineering Coord. Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder Council President Wilson presided over the meeting as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Naughten. rnNCFNT AnPNna Items (F), (H), (I), (J), (K), (L), and (M) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL ' (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 1987 (C) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM LESLIE E. MARTIN ($80) AND RICH- ARD AND ARVALENE McKENZIE ($577) .�(D) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2646 ADDING NEW CHAPTER TO CITY CODE ENTITLED "JAIL FACILITIES" WHICH ADOPTS JAIL FACILITY OPERATING STANDARDS (E) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 665 COMMENDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE DAN MARSH (G) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 7, 1987 FOR PROCUREMENT OF EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR FOR LIFT STATION 7, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FREMONT ELECTRIC CO. ($11,833.21, INCLUDING SALES TAX) (N) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2648 CORRECTING ORDINANCE 2635 REGARDING SHERWOOD ANNEXATION ZONING (0) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING APPLICATION OF METCO 7xc_r_ Q CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR APPROVAL OF PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT/PRELIMINARY PLAT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY REGARDING NARCOTICS TASK FORCE LITEM (F) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA) Councilmember Hall inquired if the contract was a one-year contract. Police Chief Dan Prinz replied affirmatively. He said funding was granted to the State by the Federal government specif- ically for narcotics enforcement. He said the City hopes that forfeiture procedures will gener- ate sufficient income to defray costs to continue the program in the future. Councilmember Hall inquired if local matching funds will also be deposited into that fund. Chief Prinz replied affirmatively. Councilmember Hall inquired if the City can apply for another grant in the immedi- ate future to allow sufficient time to process the paperwork for future applications. Chief Prinz said he did not believe any monies would be granted by the government in future years for narcotics enforcement. . COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO APPROVE ITEM (F). MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN 1988 CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ($2,750) [ITEM (H) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Kasper inquired about the number of employees that have been counseled and about the credentials of the counselors. Personnel Manager Sharon Thatcher said six employees were consulted in 1987 on an individual basis. In addition, two telephone sessions were held in which the problems were resolved; one supervisor training class and two seminars were held; and the counselors aided in the Critical Incident Stress Program for the Fire Department Suppression personnel. Councilmember Kasper questioned the rate of $125 per hour. Ms. Thatcher said that fee was outside of the regular Employee Assistance Program contract. Services requiring that fee would only be utilized for the Critical Incident Stress Program. She said the counselors for the program hold MSW and Ph.D. degrees and are trained in crisis counseling. Councilmember Wilson inquired about the number of employees who utilized the program last year. Ms. Thatcher replied 12 employees. Councilmember Wilson inquired about the seminar that was conducted. Ms. Thatcher said two seminars were conducted in 1987, which were open to any employ- ee. She said approximately 85 employees attended the seminars. Councilmember Wilson inquired about consultation with supervisors. Ms. Thatcher said one consultation was held which was ap- proximately 1-1/2 hours in duration and the other consultation was approximately 1 hour. Council - member Wilson inquired about the number of supervisors who attended the consultations. Ms. Thatcher said two individual consultations were held, as well as a supervisor training session in which a majority of the supervisors attended. Councilmember Dwyer spoke in favor of the Critical Incident Stress Program. He said the program was cost effective and was a program in which the City should conscientiously participate. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE ITEM (H). MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Kasper inquired what amount was originally budgeted to remove the asbestos. Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills said money was not budgeted to remove the asbestos when the grant was applied for because the problem was not identified at that time. Councilmember Kasper inquired where the additional funds would emanate from to remove the asbestos. Mr. Mills said the grant money would fund that project. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE ITEM (I). MOTION CARRIED. 5R SZ�G 80 AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR SR/524/80TH W. SIGNAL AND AMEND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AGREEMENT 4 443.73 ITEM TJON THE CONSENT AGENDAJ Councilmember Dwyer said he would like to schedule that item for a hearing on January 19, 1988 because there was some confusion on the part of the Council as to the dispensation of that item. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO SCHEDULE A HEARING ON JANUARY 19, 1988 TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE. Councilmember Ostrom said he did not recall any Councilmember voting in favor of a light at the intersection so he recommended that the project not be approved. City Engineer Bob Alberts noted that the intersection is a high -hazard intersection. Councilmember Kasper said the issue has been discussed by the Council for several years. He suggested that the Council take immediate action. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER OPPOSED. PROPOSED ORDINANCE APPROVING MOTION OF CONCURRENCE REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE SOLID _WASTE MANAGE- S ,SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING UPDATE OF CURRENT PLAN LITEM K ON THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Nordquist recommended that the issue be placed on the Community Services Committee agenda for review and then a recommendation submitted to the Council by that body. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO PLACE ITEM (K) ON THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA FOR REVIEW. MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN SUB -RECIPIENT CONTRACT WITH_ SNOHOMISH COUNTY_FOR HANDICAPPED IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY PARK AND BRACKETT S LANDING 85,000 ITEM L N THE CONSENT GENDA Councilmember Kasper inquired if Block grants can be carried forward. Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block said the funds have not yet been expended because they will be utilized at the time that the Brackett's Landing and handicapped improvements are commenced. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Paae 2 DECEMBER 15. 1987 COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE ITEM (L). MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER OPPOSED. HE SAID HE WAS UNWILLING TO EXPEND $85,000 FOR IMPROVEMENTS. p PROPOSED RESOLUTION 666 ENDORSING A SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER ITEM M ON THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Ostrom said he would vote against the proposal because the information presented to the Council was very vague. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE ITEM (M). A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, AND COUN- CILMEMBER OSTROM OPPOSED. AUDIENCE Mayor Pro Tem Wilson opened the audience portion of the meeting. Karl Niggol, 809 Walnut St., said he has observed many traffic accidents on 9th Avenue and 7� Walnut Street over the years. He said he has asked the Police Department about the number of occurrences that have taken place but the Department indicated it did not have those statistics. He inquired why signalization has not been installed at that intersection. Councilmember Jaech noted that Item #9 on the agenda encompassed traffic improvements to the area that Mr. Niggol referred to. She clarified that he wished to be allowed to participate in that discussion. Mr. Niggol said he felt the striping on 9th Avenue was unnecessary. He inquired why the pave- ment has been installed and torn up several times. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson said the issues that Mr. Niggol raised would be addressed during discussion of Item N9. City Engineer Bob Alberts said the pavement was installed and removed several times because the contractor failed bacteria tests in the water. He said the City did not incur additional costs as a result of repaving. Councilmember Jaech said it was difficult to distinguish between the white and yellow striping on 7th and 9th Avenues after sundown: She said drivers sometimes travel in the oncoming lane be- cause the stripes are confusing. She inquired if the striping was necessary. Mr. Alberts said the striping was installed on 7th Avenue to deter vehicles from traveling in the parking lanes. He said the Engineering Department would investigate the matter. Natalie Shippen, 1022 Euclid, requested that a public hearing be scheduled to discuss the issue of potential new traffic lights throughout the City, i.e., alternatives, whether they are neces- sary, as a separate issue from discussion of the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO SCHEDULE A HEARING ON JANUARY 19, 1988 TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE OF POTENTIAL NEW TRAFFIC LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED. Rod Addicott, 18926 - 83rd Ave. W., inquired if regulations for additions to nonconforming structures will be discussed during Item V . Mayor Pro Tem Wilson replied affirmatively. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson closed the audience portion of the meeting. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE DAN MARSH Mayor Pro Tem Wilson read Resolution 665 into the record, which commended Student Representative Dan Marsh for his participation in city government in Edmonds. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson presented the Resolution to Student Representative Marsh. Student Representative Marsh thanked the Council for giving students an opportunity to participate in city government. He said he enjoyed his tenure. CIL DELIBERATION ON APPEAL OF ADB DECISION REGARDING RETAIL BUI On November 17, 1987, the Council held a public hearing on the appeal of Harold Schnarre of the Architectural Design Board's (ADB) approval of a proposed retail building with gas pump island 7 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 DECEMBER 15, 1987 to be located at the northeast corner of Olympic View Drive and Puget Drive. One concern raised at the hearing was the issue of delivery truck routes to serve the subject property. After discussion of the issue, the Council continued the matter to December 15, 1987. Attached in the Council packets were a copy of the minutes from the November 17, 1987 Council meeting and a memorandum from the Engineering Division that addressed the issue of truck routes stating that the vehicles may be operated on load limit streets for delivery purposes. A complete packet of material and Staff recommendation were submitted to the Council at the Novem- ber 17 meeting. Councilmember Jaech raised a point of order. She said she was not in attendance at the Council hearing but has listened to the tapes of that hearing, as well as review the exhibits that were entered into the record that evening. She said City Attorney Scott Snyder informed her that she would be allowed to participate in the discussion. In addition, she said her firm contracts with Rainier Bank for accounting services. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson inquired if anyone in attendance objected to Councilmember Jaech's participation in the proceedings before the Council. No objec- tion was noted. Councilmember Kasper stated that he is a retired employee of Rainier Bank and receives a pension from that institution. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson inquired if anyone in attendance objected to Council - member Kasper's participation in the proceedings before the Council. No objection was noted. Councilmember Ostrom expressed concern regarding the proposed ingress and egress of the souther- ly driveway. He said the corner of Olympic View Drive and Puget Drive is a very congested inter- section, and ingress/egress of the driveway would only contribute to traffic hazards. He said he would like the design of that driveway altered. Councilmember Jaech noted that concern was previously raised regarding the traffic pattern and hours of operation. She inquired where the rooftop equipment would be located if the height of the structure was adjusted downward. She said traffic congestion would seem to be alleviated if the entrance on Olympic View Drive was relocated further north. Councilmember Jaech said the proposal should be remanded to the ADB so that the issues of concern and recommended changes could be reviewed by that body. Councilmember Nordquist expressed concern that larger delivery trucks will have difficulty enter- ing and existing the site via the driveway on Olympic View Drive. He noted that he spoke with the City Attorney who informed him that the Council may direct the Public Works Director to ad- dress concerns raised by the Council during the permit review process. In response to Councilmember Jaech's concerns, City Attorney Scott Snyder noted that the zoning code regulates hours of operation from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and the ADB has no ability to further regulate hours beyond that prescribed in the Code. He said because the project is SEPA exempt, the City cannot require that traffic on adjacent streets be mitigated. Mr. Snyder said the Coun- cil's authority in reviewing traffic issues is limited to on-site/internal traffic within the project and to traffic that enters the site. Councilmember Ostrom inquired if the Council would be overstepping its authority if it required the driveway on Olympic View Drive to be one way only. Mr. Snyder said the Council may condition approval of the project upon a directive to the Engineering Department to review the permit in conjunction with comments that the Council makes during the Council deliberation. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if the State Department of Highway was also involved in the permit issuance process. Mr. Snyder said the State Highway Department is provided a comment in the issuance of a driveway permit if it constitutes channelization. Councilmember Dwyer said he was left with a belief that the proposal meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance because the courts have ruled that it does and because Staff made a finding that it also meets those requirements. In addition, Councilmember Dwyer said the site treatment criteria has been met because: 1) the design has not been alleged to conflict with the character- istic of the neighborhood; 2) impervious surfaces are consistent with existing surfaces; 3) pro- posed landscaping enhances the design of the building; 4) high -quality materials are proposed for the exterior of the building; 5) the height of the building is proposed to be adjusted downward; 6) rooftop equipment will remain to be located on the roof; and 7) the lighting proposal is ac- ceptable. In addressing Mr. Schnarre's concerns, Councilmember Dwyer said he did not believe it was with- in the purview of the ADB to regulate hours of operation beyond Code requirements; the applicant has agreed to reduce the height of the building; and noise control and traffic hazards have been addressed. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 DECEMBER 15, 1987 Councilmember Wilson added that testimony was presented to the Council that two traffic studies were conducted which concluded that the traffic plan was acceptable. Councilmember Hall noted that delivery trucks accessed the site when the former use was in operation. She felt the project should be approved. Councilmember Nordquist expressed concern that the landscaping would be destroyed by on -site traffic so access to the site should be revised. Councilmember Kasper said the project should be approved with Staff review of traffic issues and building height. Mr. Snyder noted that Chapter 18.80.060 (C)(1) sets a maximum width for any commercial driveway at 30 feet. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO UPHOLD THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD DECISION AND DENY THE APPEAL WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE BUILDING HEIGHT IS LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN 18 FEET ABOVE THE FIXED FLOOR ELEVATION AND ANY PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH INGRESS AND EGRESS ARE ALLEVIATED. Councilmember Ostrom inquired if the pertinent criteria was included in the motion. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON SAID THE MOTION WAS BASED UPON THE DISCUSSION OF THE CRITERIA PERTINENT TO THE DELIBERATION. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF 212TH ST. S.W. FEDERAL AID MONIES PROJECT AND REVISED PROJECT PRO- SPECTUS 120,000 FROM DECEMBER 1, 1981 SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS INVITED TO ATTEND Community Services Director Peter Hahn reported that the Council, at the December 1, 1987 meet- ing, requested the School District to reply to the proposal regarding the widening of 212th St. S.W. in front of the high school as part of the City's federal aid project. A letter from the School District is attached to the Council packets. Mr. Hahn said the School District will be responsible for the local match of 17% of the cost for the widening, estimated at $30,000. The balance would emanate from the federal aid fund. Mr. Hahn said it is Staff's recommendation that the Council consider the option of including the widening of 212th St. S.W. as part of the City's federal aid project and define the scope of the City's project. Bill McKeighen, Edmonds School District representative, 3800 - 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood, said the widening project was one of the mitigating measures that was identified during the SEPA pro- cess of the stadium project. He said the.District is interested in providing a safer arterial for students' protection as well as the community at large. He said incorporating the widening project with the City's resurfacing project on 212th St. will allow planning of both projects to proceed on a more organized basis. Mr. McKeighen said the District is prepared to provide matching funds of 17% and to dedicate additional right-of-way to the City. Councilmember Dwyer felt the City of Edmonds should receive some equitable consideration in re- turn for allowing the District to utilize the City's federal aid monies. He said the suggestion of District participation in the cost of a traffic signal by Woodway High School was amenable. Councilmember Hall inquired how cost overruns of the District's project would be funded if the two projects were combined. Mr. Hahn said the District has agreed to pay the 17% local matching funds for their project. Mr. McKeighen noted that the District has included the total cost of the widening project in the stadium budget so cost overruns could be funded from that source. In response to Councilmember Dwyer's statement, Mr. McKeighen said goodwill would be created if the two projects were combined, not only between the City and School District but also to stu- dents that participate in athletic events at the stadium.' He noted that the stadium is a region- al facility and provides recreational activities to Edmonds residents. He added that combination of the two projects would save taxpayers' dollars. Councilmember Hall inquired how the proposal before the Council originated. Mr. Hahn said the School Board expressed a budget concern to Staff with respect to widening the Street so Staff suggested that the two projects be combined, with Council approval. Mr. Hahn said if signalization near Woodway High local matching funds will be 17%. He suggested matching funds with the City in consideration of their widening project. School qualifies as a federal aid project, the that the School District split the cost of the utilization of the City's federal aid monies for 1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 DECEMBER 15, 1987 COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO INCLUDE WIDENING OF 212TH ST. S.W. AS PART OF THE CITY' FEDERAL AID PROJECT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PAYING THE 17% LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS WITH THE PROVISO THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREES TO PARTICIPATE IN A JOINT VENTURE OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL NEAR WOODWAY HIGH SCHOOL AND EQUALLY FUND THE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS, AS WELL AS DEDICATE ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE CITY. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, AND COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER HALL AND COUNCILMEMBER KASPER OPPOSED. HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO AMEND CITY CODE SECTION 8.64.030, SCHEDULE III, TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT Al I TTU-, Engineering Coordinator Chris Beckman reported that the public hearing was scheduled to receive testimony on the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation to eliminate some on -street parking on 216th St. S.W. between 72nd Avenue West and 73rd Place West. Elimination of the parking would allow better sight distance for drivers exiting the Kruger Clinic and should not signifi- cantly affect available parking in the vicinity. Mr. Beckman said it is the recommendation of Staff to eliminate on -street parking on 216th St. S.W. as shown on the sketch provided to the Council and direct the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Councilmember Kasper inquired about the basis of a 75 foot no parking strip on the west side of the entrance to the clinic. Mr. Beckman said the parking restriction would extend far enough up the hill and would eliminate poor visibility. Councilmember Kasper inquired about the pavement width. Mr. Beckman said there are two 11 foot lanes and an 8 foot parking lane. Councilmember Kasper inquired if curbs existed on the south side. Mr. Beckman replied affirmatively. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson opened the public portion of the hearing. No public input was offered. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson closed the public portion of the hearing. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ELIMINATE ON -STREET PARKING ON 216TH ST. S.W. AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED SKETCH (75 FT. TO THE WEST AND 40 FT. TO THE EAST OF THE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE) AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED. HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION REGARDING REGULATIONS GOVERNING NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS CDC-4-87 Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that the issue was first heard by the City Council on October 20, 1987. The Council expressed concern that the Planning Board's recommenda- tion to amend the regulations governing nonconforming buildings was confusing and remanded the issue to the Planning Board for further consideration. Ms. Block said the Board reviewed regulations of other jurisdictions, as well as the current purpose statement of Chapter 17.40 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). They found that changes to their original recommendation were warranted. On November 25, 1987, the Planning Board held a public hearing on the proposed changes to their original recommendation. As a result of that hearing, the Board passed a motion to amend the ECDC to revise the existing regulations governing nonconforming buildings. Key items of the revised recommendation included the deletion on the limitation of improvements to 25% of the as- sessed value of the building; the addition of a new section regarding historic buildings; and a change to the regulations governing the relocation and restoration of nonconforming buildings. Ms. Block said Staff and the Planning Board have revised their original positions and have come to an agreement that improvements to nonconforming structures should be allowed as long as they do not expand any nonconforming portion of the building. She said Staff recommends that the Council adopt the Planning Board's recommendation and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Ms. Block reviewed the Planning Board's recommendation of the Nonconforming Building Regulations with the Council. Councilmember Ostrom noted that the intent of the existing ordinance was to attempt to phase out nonconforming buildings. Ms. Block said the proposed amendments will better accomplish that goal. Councilmember Kasper inquired how the ordinance would be interpreted in a situation where an adjacent side yard setback was deficient due to a past survey. Ms. Block said the property owner could apply for a variance. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 DECEMBER 15, 1987 Mayor Pro Tem Wilson opened the public portion of the hearing. Ray Cram, 525 Seamont Lane, spoke in favor of the Planning Board's recommendation. He said he submitted plans to the Planning Department to remodel his home but has been unable to make those improvements because they exceed the 25% assessed valuation of his home. Mr. Dram inquired when the ordinance would become effective if adopted by the Council. City Attorney Scott Snyder replied in approximately the second week of January. Rod Addicott, 18926 - 83rd Ave. W., spoke in favor of the Planning Board's recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson closed the public portion of the hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT THE PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMEN- DATION AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED. APPROVAL OF MEADOWDALE PLAYFIELD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT ($27,500) Community Services Director Peter Hahn reported that the current Meadowdale Playfield Maintenance Agreement limits the 1987 expenditures to $25,000 without Council authorization. He said heavy water usage required by new seeding and drought conditions have caused an increase in the opera- tional expenses. It is anticipated that an additional $2,500 will be required by the City to meet its 50% share of costs. Mr. Hahn said it is the recommendation of Staff to authorize an amendment for an addition to the 1987 expenditures for the Meadowdale Playfield Maintenance Agreement not to exceed $2,500. Councilmember Ostrom expressed concern that the City would be unable to control cost overruns. Mr. Hahn said the additional $2,500 was attributable to irrigation costs to preserve the newly planted grass. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL TO THE 1987 EXPENDITURE OF THE MEADOWDALE PLAYFIELD AGREEMENT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500. MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION ON TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR 9TH AVE. S. BETWEEN EDMONDS WAY AND MAIN ST ($20,000) City Engineer Bob Alberts reported that Staff has reviewed the records and traffic patterns on 9th Ave. S. between Edmonds Way and Main Street, with particular emphasis on the intersections at Walnut St. and 220th St. S.W. The findings and alternatives were then discussed with the City's Traffic Safety Committee, which includes the Engineering Staff, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Public Works Superintendent, Community Services Director, and City Attorney. Mr. Alberts said the Committee recommends a four-way stop at the intersection of 9th Ave. S. and Walnut St. This recommendation is supported by the P-50 Traffic Study that was prepared for the City in 1980. A signal at 9th Ave. S. and 220th St. S.W. is also recommended. A fully actuated signal at that intersection, along with pedestrian heads, has been budgeted as a future UAB of FAM project. Mr. Alberts said the Committee felt that a signal system is warranted and a fixed time signal system could possibly be installed using City forces, used signal heads, wood poles, span wires, and an inexpensive controller for approximately $20,000. The system would be re- placed in the future when monies were available for a fully actuated system. Other improvements include the elimination of some parking on 224th St. S.W. and restriping. Mr. Alberts said it is the recommendation of Staff to authorize a four-way stop at 9th Ave. S./Walnut St., a temporary fixed time signal system at 9th Ave. S./220th St. S.W., no parking restriction as recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee, and appropriate $20,000 from the Arterial Street fund for the improvements. Mr. Alberts reviewed the road configuration of the streets in question and proposed improvements with the Council. Council discussion ensued with respect to traffic hazards. Councilmember Jaech said she was in favor of the proposed improvements for Walnut Street and 220th St. S.W. (Councilmember Jaech left the meeting and did not vote on the issue.) Councilmember Hall recommended that a four-way stop be installed at the intersection of 9th and Walnut St. Councilmember Ostrom concurred. Mr. Alberts said a traffic signal would allow more flexibility on 9th Avenue. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 DECEMBER 15, 1987 1 Councilmember Kasper inquired about the traffic volume on 9th Avenue South. Engineering Coordina- tor Chris Beckman replied 20,000 trips per day. In response to Mr. Niggol's questions during the audience portion of the meeting, Mr. Beckman reported that 8 vehicular accidents were reported at 9th and Walnut in 1986. He said a majority of those hazards could be mitigated by the installation of a traffic signal or a four-way stop. COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO INSTALL A FOUR-WAY STOP ONLY AT WALNUT AND 9TH RATHER THAN A FOUR-WAY STOP WITH A LEFT -TURN LANE. MOTION CARRIED. A hearing was scheduled on January 19, 1988 to discuss parking on 9th Avenue. Karl Niggol, 809 Walnut Street, said a stop sign was necessary on 4th as well as a four-way stop at 9th and Walnut. Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Wilson inquired: 1) if the Council desired to attend the December 19 budget ses- sion; 2) what format should be utilized to discuss the budget. Thee December 19 meeting was cancelled. Council discussion ensued regarding the format of the meeting on December 22. The meeting was scheduled to convene at 6 p.m. with only Councilmembers present and Staff attending at 7:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m. These minutes are subject to January 5, 1988 approval. JACQUELINE G. PARRETT, Cite Clerk LARRY S, NAUGHTEN, Mayor EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 DECEMBER 15, 1987 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY .BUILQING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. DECEMBER 15, 1987 CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 1987 (C) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM LESLIE E. MARTIN ($80) AND RICHARD AND ARVALENE MCKENZIE ($577) (D) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2646 ADDING NEW CHAPTER TO CITY CODE ENTITLED "JAIL FACILITIES" WHICH ADOPTS JAIL FACILITY OPERATING STANDARDS (E) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 665 COMMENDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE DAN MARSH (F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY REGARDING NARCOTICS TASK FORCE (G) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 7, 1987 FOR PROCUREMENT OF EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR FOR LIFT STATION 7; AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FREMONT ELECTRIC CO. ($11,833.21 INCLUDING SALES TAX) (11) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN 1988 CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ($2,750) (1) FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK BY ALPHA INSULATION, INC., FOR REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS MATERIALS AND MECHANICAL SYSTEM AT BOYS/ GIRLS CLUB, AND SET 30-DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD (J) AUTHORIZATION TRANSPO S ENGINEERING AGREEMENT($4,443073TH W. SIGNAL AND ) AMEND (K) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2647 APPROVING MOTION OF CONCURRENCE REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, DESIGNATING SNOHOMISH COUNTY AS CITY'S SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING UPDATE OF CURRENT PLAN (L) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN SUB -RECIPIENT CONTRACT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY FOR HANDICAPPED IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY PARK AND BRACKETT'S LANDING (S85,000) (M) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 666 ENDORSING A SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER (N) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2648 CORRECTING ORDINANCE 2635 REGARDING SHERWOOD ANNEXATION ZONING (0) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING APPLICATION OF METCO CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR APPROVAL OF PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT/PRELIMINARY PLAT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2. AUDIENCE 3. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE DAN MARSH 4. CONTINUED COUNCIL DELIBERATION ON APPEAL OF ADB DECISION REGARDING RETAIL BUILDING WITH GAS PUMP ISLAND AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF OLYMPIC VIEW DR. AND PUGET DR. (ADB-90-86/APPLICANT: RAINIER NATIONAL BANK; APPELLANT: HAROLD SCHNARRE) S. CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF 212TH ST. S.W. FEDERAL AID MONIES PROJECT AND REVISED PROJECT PROSPECTUS ($120,000) (FROM DECEMBER 1, 1987) (SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICALS INVITED TO ATTEND) 6. HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO AMEND CITY CODE SECTION 8.64.030, SCHEDULE III, TQ..."OHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 216TH ST. S.W. FOR 75' TO THE WEST AND 40' TO THE EAST OF THE KRUGER CLINIC DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE 7. HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION REGARDING REGULATIONS GOVERNING NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS (CDC-4-87) B. APPROVAL OF MEADOWOALE PLAYFIELD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT ($27,500) 9. DISCUSSION ON TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR 9TH AVE. S., BETWEEN EDMONDS WAY AND MAIN ST. ($20,000) 10. MAYOR ( 5 MINUTES) (30 MINUTES) (15 MINUTES) (20 MINUTES) (30 MINUTES) ( 5 MINUTES) (30 MINUTES) 1 11. COUNCIL THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE