19700915 City Council MinutesC:
There was no further business to come before the council, and the meeting was
adjourned at 9:35 P.M:
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Irene Varney Mora City Clerk H. Harrison, Mayor
Sept 15, 1970
ROLL CALL `
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to .order by Mayor Harve
Harrison with all councilmen present_ except Kincaid, who was in the hospital for
an operation*
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of September l,had been posted and mailed, and with no
omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written*
HEARING:: PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF MATHAY PROPERTY
Hearing on the petition for annexation of the Mathay property,=rth side of 2241h
and east of Highway 99, had been continued from the meeting of July 70-
City Planner Merlin Logan gave a report on the Planning Commission meeting when
they passed their Resolution #338, recommending that these properties north of
K-Mart which are presently under the jurisdiction of Snohomish County be rezoned •
to CG and RML in the event such properties are annexed to the City. He noted that
this recommended zoning would be similar to the present county zoning, except for
a slight change in density. He added, however; that efforts should be made to
square off the city limit boundaries if possible, and future piecemeal annexations
should be discouraged. This was also the opinion of the City Engineer, who when
questioned by councilmen, answered that although the City could serve the area
with utilities, there was a real objection to annexing small areas, and it was
better to round out the boundaries of the city in order to provide adequately
planned services. Hearing was opened*
Curt Thomson, attorney representing the petitioners, stated that at the July 7
hearing, most of the questions and answers concerning this area had been taken care
of. He added that now the Planning Commission has held its hearing and recommended
the zoning, and he now felt the annexation request is reasonable and the applicants
are willing to accept the zoning as recommended for this. parcel•
Councilman Sanborn suggested that perhaps the council should take action on the
zoning before taking action on the annexation. Councilman Nelson noted that the
concern seemed to be mainly with the size of the area and perhaps the=annexation
should be denied and a larger area brought in to'round out the boundaries. Much
discussion followed. No one else in the audience wished to comment, and the hearing
was closed•.
It was moved by Councilman Haines seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed
Ordinance #1496 be passed, annexing the Mathay property as descirbed to the City of
Edmonds• A roll call vote showed all councilman in favor except Nelson and Tuson,
and the motion carried*
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #333 •
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #333, proposing revised develop -
A ment standards for duplexes and apartments. This had been continued from August 4.
City Planner Logan briefly outlined.for the audience the study already_comple.ted=:py
the council on this Planning Commission recommendation, and added that since more
time was needed to adequately study the proposals on the building changes, he
suggested postponing the hearing until this could be done.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that this
hearing be continued to October 20, and the motion carried.
HEARING:: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #334
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #334, apartment standards for
the elderly. City Planner,Logan explained the Planning Commission allowances for
these apartment units since these people do not need the floor area or number of
parking spaces which would be required for conventional apartments. It was noted
that approximately 15% of the people in Edmonds were on the Social Security rolls,
and one estimate was that 300 units in south county could be utilized immediately
by qualified occupants. � r
Councilman Slye suggested that this hearing be delayed until it could be heard before
a full council. It was decided, however, that since there were people in the audience
directly concerned with this proposal, that the hearing be held as scheduled. Hearing
was then opened*.
Howard Wilson, 20112 - 24b N.W., Seattle, spoke of his previous building projects in
the City of Edmonds, and of the need here and nbw for housing for the elderlyq He .
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added that hip partner, Gordon Hendrickson, had been a member of the Board for
Hilltop House in Seattle and was very interested and knowledgeable in regard to the
benefits derived from this type of housing. Ray Sherman, retired from FHA, had been
hired by Mr. Wilson and Mr. Hendrickson as a consultant. Mr. Hendrickson showed
diagrams of the proposed development of the property they planned to use, located on
41h and Howell directly behind the present A & P Store.
Capt. Shields mentioned an -article he had read stating that a proposed federal law
on zoning for this purpose will over -ride local -zoning laws. Barbara Skinners
president of the League of Women Voters, submitted a statemInt which cited the need
for this type of housing for the elderly in this area. Herbert Shippen, 1022 Euclid,
stated that he was in favor of this provision for the elderly. Councilman then
questioned Mr. Ray Sherman regarding the housing and maximum income allowed in order
to be eligible. Mr. Sherman also gave a general explanation of the financing of
these projects, and invited the council to take a tour of some of these apartments
already established in the area to see first hand what a great improvement they are
for elderly folk who otherwise might be living under undersirable conditions.
Mr. Brooke, who lives`on Howell Way just across from where these apartments might be
constructed, had a question concerning the Shepherd house located there. Bill
Casper, who is with Coast Mortgage Co., stated that both Mr.,Wilson.and Mr.
Hendrickson were prime subjects with a reputation for first class projects, and he
was highly in favor of their being allowed to put in this proposed apartment for''the
elderly in Edmonds. He added that there are no facilities here for older relatives
who wish to live near, but not with, their families, and since°the need is now, he
strongly recommended approval.
Council asked several questions of Mr. Sherman. Following a great deal of discussion,
• a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist�that this
hearing be continued to November 3- Motion carried with Councilman Nelson voting
against as he stated that he was ready to vote on the question tonight, Several of
the,counoilmen planned°to accompany Mr. Sherman -on a tour of accupied units in es-
tablished housing for the elderly projects -
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR SKIN DIVING REGULATIONS
Second reading was held on the proposed ordinance for skin diving regulations, but
since the attorney advised that the answer had not been received from his letter to
the -Port, it was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman.Tuson that this
hearing be continued to the October 6 meeting. Motion carried.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS - NINTH AVE. N.
Second reading was held on the proposed ordinance for condemnation proceedings
against property on Ninth Avenue North.. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded
by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1497 be,passed, and the motion carried•
CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Harrison read two letters from James Byrd commending the Police and Fire
Departments for their action taken during a rescue involving a skindiver at the
waterfront.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Tuson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that September 26,
1970 be set as "Rube Grimstad Day" in the City of Edmonds. Motion carried unanimous-
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Councilman Sanborn had a question on a newspaper.article he had read in regard to
:federal funds for parking in downtown areas and wanted to be sure that.Edmonds would
receive its share of any available monies that the city qualified for.
Councilman Tuson had a question on any recent developments regarding the sewer agree -
went with Mountlake Terrace. City Engineer Larson reported that Engineer Jim Reid
had given the new agreement to Mountlake Terrace and was now preparing some addition-
al information Mountlake Terrace had requested.
-Councilman Haines commented that Councilman Nordquist was interested in the status
of the work at this time on 76b. Councilman Haines also asked.if Mayor Harrison
would contact the president of the Meadowdale Community Club, who would like to
discuss sale of the club to the City.
Councilman Nelson asked if the 91h Avenue property owners would be able to obtain
underground wiring estimates from the PUD and Telephone Co.
AUDITING OF BILLS
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson that voucher
#63 in the amount of $2,202.71 to Tri-State Construction, Inc.,for semi-final
estimate #4 on watermains and sewers on Bowdoin and Walnut, and voucher #64 in the
amount of $678.95 to Dept. of Housing and Urban Development for seventh partial re-
payment of advance for College Place joint stormzsewer construction be approved for
payment out of 1967 Water -Sewer Revenue Bond Issue. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the
• following LID bills be approved for payment;;
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LID #161 - $5.10 to Edmonds City Treasurer for filing fee;;
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LID #164 - $6,9o9.00 to Ewing Electric, Inc. for contractor's estimate #5, and the
City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in
the same amount to cover this bill;
LID #167 - $lo,o64.34 to United Pacific Insurance Company for the balance owed the
contractor, pursuant to1Attorney's agreement; $12.95 to Edmonds Tribune Review for
legal publications; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing
warrant to City of Edmonds in the amount of $2,758.32 to cover these bills, which
.-is minus the amount of $7,318.97 previously written on warrants to Western Sewer &
Construction, Co., and later voided when United Pacific took over following
Western's bankruptcy;
LID #173 - $101.43 to Norm's Print Shop for pointing bonds and $9.20 to Edmonds
Tribune Review for legal publications;
LID #176 - $2.00 to Edmonds City Treasurer for filing fee and the City Clerk be
authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the same
amount to cover this bill;
LID #177 - $450.00 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for engineering interim
billing A;
LID #179 - $1200.00 to James A. Murphy for legal services and the City Clerk be
authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the same
amount to cover this bill;;
LID #182 - $31.20 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications and the City Clerk
be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the same
amount to cover..
Motion carried..
It was moved by Councilman Haines' seconded by Councilman Tuson that vouchers
#11,315 through # 11,473 in the total amount of $206,778.39 be approved and the
City Clerk be authorized to issue warrants from the proper funds in payment of
these regular monthly bills. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
A claim for damages was acknowledged from Francis G. Holt, and referred to the City
Clerk for processing.
Councilman Sanborn suggested that discussion of claims be taken up at a council
work meeting.
RESOLUTION COMMENDING JONATHAN BROOKS
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson,-seconded by Councilman Haines that proposed
Resolution #230 be -passed, commending Jonathan Brooks for his services to the City
of Edmonds while a member of the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.
Motion carried.
IMPLEMENT NEEDS OF PRIOR REPORT CONCERNING PUBLIC WORKS
It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City Council
confirm the proposed plan of organization which establishes a separate Public Works
Department and a separate Engineering Department as described on pages 19 and 20 of
the Prior Report.
Mayor Harrison then listed five reasons why he, the Chief Administrative Officer, and
the City Engineer felt that this should not be done; that the Public Works.Department
should remain under the responsibility of the City Engineer. There was a great deal
of discussion on this matter, and Councilman Slye then withdrew his second to the
motion. Councilman Haines then,seconded the motion rAade by Councilman Nelson, and
a roll call vote showed Councilmen Nelson and Haines in favor; Sanborn, Tuson and
Slye against, and the motion failed to carry. This matter will also be referred to
a council work meeting.
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SET HEARING DATES FOR PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Planning
Commission Resolutions #337 and #338 be set for hearing before council on Oct. 6.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Planning Com-
mission Resolutions #339, #340, and #341 also be set for hearing before council on
October 6. Motion carried.
SET DATE FOR HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #164
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the final
assessment roll hearing for LID #164,-Units 5 & 6 sewers, be set for October 20.
Motion carried..
Wally Slabaugh, Building Official, asked if council -would give.other staff members,
as well as Engineering Dept., a chance to voice opinions on the implementation of
the Prior,Report, and he was invited to be present at the next council committee
meeting..
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There -was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
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Irene Varney Moran City Clerk
October 6, 1970
ROLL CALL
H: Harrison, Mayor
- Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by
Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen present except Kincaid.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of September 15 had been posted and mailed, and
with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
ORDINANCE TO LEVY TAXES FOR 1971
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye
that Ordinance 1498 be passed -levying the general taxes for the City
of Edmonds for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1971- Motion
carried. Councilman Sanborn asked that the budget stay within the
confines of millage allowed.
HEARING:: FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID # 16 - PAVING FORSYTHE LANE
5% to 61h
There was no one in the audience attending this hearing and Councilman
Slye was the only interested party. Engineer Larson explained the
construction and cost. He explained that the City participation was
$31,064.59 instead of $15,912.00 as extimated. The right-of-way
acquisition made an appreciable change. Councilman Slye asked about
the condition of the sidewalk'and was told by the engineer the sub-
contractor would replace the sidewalk in question as soon as he
receives his money from the bonding company. Hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman
Nordquist that Ordinance 1499 be passed approving and confirming the
final assessment roll of LID 167. Motion carried with Councilman Slye
abstaining.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #337 - RECOMMENDING AMEND-
MENT TO ZONING MAP TO REZONE FROM RS-8A TO CG PORTION OF BRANDT PROPERTY
ON NORTH SIDE OF LAKE BALLINGER WAY JUST EAST OF PUD R/W.
City Planner Merlin Logan explained this property was across from Aurora
Village Shopping Center and that this land will be split by the future
SR104. He stated that because of limited access it will not be condusive
to strip zonging of commercial. He stated that property would be
isolated and that the Planning Commission believed it should be zoned
commercial. It w4s noted that a rezone would in ne way raise the price
of the property to -the state as it has already been appraised by them.
This rezone is only being asked for one small corner of the property.
• The part to the north remaining after the acquisition by the state is
'not considered in the rezone.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that
Ordinance 1500 be passed amending the official zoning map of Edmonds
by changing the zoning classification of certain property from single
family residential 8,000 square feet to general commercial, pursuant to
Planning Commission Resolution No. 337. Motion carried unanimously.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #338 - RECOMMENDING CERTAIN
PROPERTIES NORTH OF K-MART WHICH ARE PRESENTLY UNDER JURISDICTION OF
SNOHOMISH COUNTY BE REZONED CG AND RML IN EVENT SUCH PROPERTIES ARE
ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF EDMONDS.
Planner Logan explained that the Planning commission had carried out`a
pre -zoning on 7 acres, but that the Mathay property, approximately 2.9
acres was annexed recently.
City Attorney Murphy said'the Council does not really havea problem
as this condition is not spelled out in the laws. He said that holding
hearings on the remaining property would prove nothing as it would be
identical to the original hearing. The remaining part of the original
7 acres would be pre -zoned by the City.
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Slye that
Ordinance 1501 be passed amending official zoning map of the City of
Edmonds be adopting the zoning classification for certain property,
newly annexed,:to General Commercial and Multiple Residential, Low
Density, pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution No. 338.
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