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19651221 City Council MinutesPROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION - RAILROAD AVENUE SEWERING • It was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Resolution of Intention #193 be passed, repealing Resolution of Intention #188, for sewering of Railroad Avenue and vicinity, and the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll be set for January 18, 1966. Motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION - UNIT #1 SEWERS It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Resolution of Intention #194 be passed, for severing of Unit #1 and the hearing on the preliminary assess- ment roll be held January 25,1966. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION IN CITY CODE ON MINORS PROHIBITED FROM POOLROOMS A proposed amendment to section 4.24.040 of the Edmonds City Code was presented, which section prohibited minors from poolrooms. It was brought to council attention that a teen establishment in Edmonds wished to use pool tables, and that some bowling alleys now were installing them. Chief Grimstad was in favor of the repeal of this -section of the code, and it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1163 b� passed, repeal- ing section 4.24.040 of the Edmonds City Code. A roll call vote was taken, with-5 councilmen voting in favor; Councilman McGinness against, and the motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN,PLAT OF "OLYMPIC LANE" Upon recommendation of the City Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman McGinness that the improvements in the plat of "Olympic Lane" be accepted by the city for perpetual maintenance. Motion carried. DATES SET FOR BID OPENMNGS ON POLICE VEHICLES • At the request of the Police Chief, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds to authorize a call for bids on three police cars, one �4 ton truck, and one special truck body for animal control; bids to be opened on Monday, December 27, at 2:00 P.M. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting CITY CLERK December 21, 1965 ROLL CALL Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Olds. APPROVAL OF MINUTES In the minutes of the meeting of December 71�9 it was suggested that under "Correspondence" the motion in the second paragraph regarding the proposed meeting with the railroads use the words "the Mayor be requested" rgther than "the Mayor be authorized". The minutes then stood approved as corrected. HEARING - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL LID #126 • Hearing was opened on the final assessment roll for LID #126, paving of Second Avenue, from Main to 2001 south of Alder. Engineer Jones noted that the cost of the project came to $7.63 a zone front foot. There was no one in the audience to comment on the hearing, and it was therefore declared closed. A motion was then made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Bevan that proposed Ordinance #1164 be passed, approveing and confirming the assessment roll for LID #126. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS #143 AND 7f145 Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolutions #143 and #145, providing for new definitions of "Mobile Home" and "Mobile Home Park" and creation of a new zoning classifi- cation "RMP (Residential Mobi-le Home Parks)% Attorney Murphy explained the uses, re- strictions, and limitations contained in the Resolutions. There was no one in the audience who wished to comment. Hearing was then closed. After discussion by council, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1165 be passed, amending the zoning ordinance, section 12.12.140 (Ordinance #1074) by providing for a new definition of "Mobile Home" and "Mobile Home Park" in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution 3#143. Motion carried. A motion was then made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1166 be passed, with the suggestion thgt in Section G, the provision be put in the paragraph to the effect that at the discretion of the Planning Commission the limit of the height of the hedge be 6 ft. if necessary to be compatible with the adjoining residential area. This motion came under discussion by the council, and Councilman McGinness later withdrew his motion, and the proposed ordinance will be reworded and be brought to the next council meeting for action. HEARING - APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION REZONE DENIAL - RESOLUTION #149 Hearing was opened on the Appeal from Planning Commission Resolution #149, recommending :`� denial of a rezone of property on the south side of Hemlock, easterly of 5M Ave. S. from 266 single residential to RMH. The owner, Mr. Walt Payne, was present, represented by Attorney • Al.Holte. Mr. Holte stated that this property was on the comprehensive plan -as multiple, and was located next to high density multiple. Mr. Payne wanted to build a 4-plex on the property. Mr. Holte added that at the meeting of the Planning Commission, the proposed �y rezone was recommended by Mr. Gilchrist, the South County Planner and also by a committee composed of Planning Commission members who were chosen to investigate it. There was no a. one else in the audience to comment. A petition was read which had been presented at the Planning Commission hearing - this contained 16 signatures with 15 properties represented; all against the rezone. The minutes of the Planning Commission hearing were also read. It was noted that the proposed building would be 25 feet high, less than that allowed in residential districts. At this point, Councilman Kincaid stated that he wished to abstain from voting because of a possibility of conflict of interest. It was then moved by Councilman Bevan, seconded by Councilman McGinness, that proposed Ordinance #1166 be passed, allowing the rezone of that certain property commonly known as being located on the south dide of Hemlock, easterly of 514 Ave. S. and legally described in Planning Commission Resolution #149. A roll call vote was taken, with Harrison, Tuson, McGinness, and Bevan voting in favor; Slye against; Kincaid abstaining. Motion carried, and the appeal for rezone was allowed. HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #150 - NEW CRITERIA FOR SIGNS Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #150, recommending the establishment of a new criteria for signs in RM, BN, BC, and CW zones. No one commented from the audience. After discussion, hearing was closed, and it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance #1167 be passed, in accordance with the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission in their Resolution #150. Before the md)tion could be voted upon, a motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1167 be tabled to the next meeting. Thies motion -was given a roll call vote and resulted in Councilmen Harrison and Slye voting in favor; all other councilmen against, and the motion failed to carry. It was then moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that the proposed ordinance be amended by inserting the same paragraph from Point 3, • Page 41 Item 3 into Section F, Page 3 as the 41� point; making BN and CG the same as far as shopp�,ng centers are concerned. A roll call vote resulted in a tie; Councilmen Harrison, Slye, and Bevan voting in favor; Councilmen .Tuson, McGinness, and Kincaid voting against. The tie was broken by Mayor Maxwell casting his vote against, and the motion failed to carry. The original motion that proposed Ordinance #1167 be passed, in accordance with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission in their Resolution #150 was then voted upon, and a roll call vote resulted in Councilmen Tuson, McGinness,- Kincaid and Bevan voting in favor; Council- men Harrison and Slye against, and the mction carried. ACTION ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS - DENIALS The Planning Commission had sent to council several Resolutions recommending denials of rezones, amendments to zoning ordinance, and creation of a Commercial Parking District. It was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the recommendations of the Planning Commission in their Resolutions #140, #1449 #148, #151 and #152 be accepted. Motion carried. AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrants #2755 through #2899 in payment of the monthly bills. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE A letter of resignation from the Planning Commission was received from Robert Moore, to be effective January 1, 1966. The Mayor accepted the resignation with regret and Councilman McGinness suggested that the council go on record commending him for his years of service as a member of the Planning Commission. The Attorney was instructed to write a letter of _ commendation to Mr. Moore from the Council. It was stated that a notice had been received regarding the adoption of the Justice Court systdm in Snohomish County. A letter had been received from the Alderwood Water District advising Edmonds that they would provide service to the 10a and Maple tank as requested except during the summer dry months, and ending July 1, 1966, or this could be extended if a contract is not had with Edmonds by that date. A letter was received from Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. requesting sewer service for the proposed Woodway Senior High School. It was noted that the'Algoma Garden Club had been given permission to plant cherry trees from Main Street to the Civic Center. A letter was read from the NW Mutual Insurance Co. field underwriters thanking the City - Supervisor and Fire Chief for the cooperation they received while in Edmonds. PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS The proposed resolution for authorizing the transfer of funds within the same class, department or fund was again brought before the council for action. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Bevan that proposed Resolution #119 be passed, authorizing these budget transfers. Motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO STATE HIGHWAY DEPT. REGARDING FREEWAY ACCESS A motion was made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed '-----Resolution #120 be passed, supporting the Resolution passed by Mountlake Terrace on • i additional freeway access at 220k. Motion carried. '• PROPOSED ORDINANCE - HOLIDAYS,_ VACATIONS, ETC. - FIRST READING A proposed ordinance prescribing the holidays, vacation times, compensating time and sick leave for the employees of the City of Edmonds was introduced for its first reading. PROPOSED TRAFFIC ORDINANCE - FIRST READING A proposed traffic ordinance was introduced for its first reading. ii i AGREEMENT WITH SW SNOHOMISH COUNTY JOINT PLANNING COUNCIL A proposed agreement was received, to take the place of theagreement executed in June 1961 by and between the SW Snohomish County Joint Planning Council for Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mount- lake Terrace; Woodway, Brier, and Snohomish County. It was moved'by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Siye that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement, replacing the present agreement with the SW Snohomish County Joint. Planning Council. Motion carried. ' PROPOSAL TO REROUTE 10k AVENUE N. i A proposal to reroute lOm Avenue N. southerly from Puget Drive a001 to 10001 was brought before the council, having been instigated by a proposed new school site. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Planning Commission.be requested to study and hold hearings on the proposed_ change in the comprehen- siye street plan to reroute,10t Ave. N. Motion carried. PROPOSAL ON HEATING OIL BIDS Although it has been the custom for the city to open bids for heating oil requirements in January of each year, the present supplier had agreed to extend the present price to July 1 And the city could then. open bids each year from July 1 to July 1. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the city retain the present supplier to July 1, 1966 and bids will be opened prior to July 1 for supplying the city with fuel oil for the 1966-67 heating season. Motion carried. RE -APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Maxwell made the re -appointment of Herman Sater'to the Planning Commission to 'serve a regular term, effective January 19 1966. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the reappointment of Herman Sater to the.Planning Commission be confirmed. Motion carried; SET DATES FOR FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARINGS It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded,,by bouncilman Tuson that'the Hearing on the Final Assessment Roll for LID #129, paving of 7k S. from Pine to approximately 1401 north of Cedar be held on February 159.1966.. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Fianl Assessment Roll Hearing on LID #133, paving of 5th S.E. from Five Corners to 25thS. be held on February 15,. 1966. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Hearing on the Final Assessment Roll for LID #135, Maplewood vicinity sewers, be held on February 15, 1966. Motion carried. CHANGE OF REGULAR MEETING DATE'OF PARK BOARD Councilman Slye, @hairman of the Park.Board, announced that the date for the regular meetings of the Park Board would be changed to the second Wednesday of the month, effective January 1, 1966 and through April 1,966.. APPLICATION FOR HHFA FUNDS - THAYER PROPERTY 1 Having to re -submit application for HHFA funds, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to pass Resolution #1219 authorizing the application for federal funds for the Thayer property. Motion carried. Tharp wnq nn firrthar husi negs. and the meetinaz' adiourned. . :5__� Llaa�� Ci ty Clerk DIV. OF MUN. CORP. January 4, 1966 STATE EXAMINER /f�r ROLL CALL .3 -d9le ayor Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except McGinness. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no additions nor corrections to the minutes of the meeting of December 21, and they were approved as presented. CORRESPONDENCE Hayor Maxwell,commented on the.retirement:of Anita Busch, who had been a city employee for 30.years,