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19711207 City Council Minutesn LJ There was no further business, and the hearing was adjourned at 11:10 P.M. 1 7/ Irene Varney MoraW, City Clerk December 7, 1971 ROLL CALL Harve H. Harrison, Mayor Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of November 16 had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. JAYCEE PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED OFFICIAL EDMONDS FLAG Jim Krider, president of the Edmonds Jaycees, introduced Byron Lenius, who had created the proposed official flag for the City, and who presented it to the Mayor. Mr. Lenius noted that it was on December 7., 1776 that the first state was admitted to the Union; December 7, 1941 was Pearl Harbor-; and now on December 7, 1971 Edmonds was being presented with an official flag. • Councilman Nordquist, who had conceived the idea of an official Edmonds flag many months ago, made a motion, seconded by Councilman Nelson to declare this the official flag of the City of Edmonds, and the motion carried. ORDINANCE FOR FINAL BUDGET 1972 Acting CAO Ron Whaley reported to council that all adjustments as directed by the City Council had been made, and the 1972 Budget was balanced and in order. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that pro- posed Ordinance #1582 be passed, adopting the final budget of the City of Edmonds for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1972. Motion carried. HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 367 This was the night set for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution 367, File ST-6-71, recommending denial of a proposed amendment to the official street map, establishing a street system for the area between 230th and 232nd. City Planner Merlin Logan stated that he had hoped to present this to the council for discussion at their last work meeting, but that with the meeting having been devoted to budget matters, this had been impossible. He asked for a postponement, and a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the hearing on Planning Commission Resolution 367 be postponed to the meeting of January 18, 1972: Motion carried. HEARING: ON PETITION FOR ANNEXATION - BELLIN'S GARDENS Hearing was held on the petition for annexation for the area north of 220th • known as Bellin's Gardens and legally described as Lots 16, 18, 19-and 20, R. C. Munger Addition No. 3; and Tract 11, Block 7, Alderwood Manor No. 9, except the north 420 feet thereof. Curt Thomson, attorney representing the petitioners, displayed a map of the - area proposing annexation and revised the steps taken prior to this hearing. There was some discussion between City Engineer and Council regarding sewering of the area, drainage, and the future plat. Hearing was then opened. Mr. Shelton, who lives on the NE corner of 95th and 220th, had questions in re- gard to police and fire protection, as well as street lights for the area. When he questioned the possible future widening of 220th, the City Engineer answered that the county has 220th on its 6 year street program submitted to the State. Mr. Shelton was also interested in the difference in taxes between county and city residents, and some discussion was held on the Edmonds sewer service charge. Mr. Shelton said that the developer of this area requesting annexation had stated his intention to stand.:;the cost of the sewer line to the properties for hookup, but this statement had not been put in writing. How ever, Curt Thomson, speaking for the developer, assured that this was to be done and the property owners could have a written statement if they felt it necessary. There was no further comment from the audience, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to annex this area known as Bellin's Garden to the City of Edmons. Motion carried. CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY City Attorney James A. Murphy reported that the county had 75 Units approved, • 220 and the City of Edmonds should appoint a committee to meet with the Snohomish County Housing Authority to specify the areas Edmonds has in mind for the units it will be allowed. There was apprehension that these units might not be used for the elderly, but the Attorney stated that Edmonds Resolution 243 states low income, but with special interest in the elderly. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Council- man Slye to approve the contract with the Snohomish County Housing Authority as outlined, and the motion carried. Councilman Tuson then moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson to authorize the Mayor to appoint a committee to negotiate with the Snohomish County Housing Authority to designate areas for this leased housing in Edmonds. Motion (darried. PRELIMINARY PLAT - ROYCE CHURCH ON BOWDOIN WAY This item had been continued from the meeting of November 16, and City Planner Merlin Logan briefed council on the developments up to this point. Earl Cline, engineer with Reid, Middleton & Associates, reviewed the plat maps for benefit of council, showing steps taken up to this most recent revision. The original 60 ft. hammerhead had been widened to allow more turn -around area. He asked Council to give serious consideration to approval of this revised plan with the 85 ft. hammerhead. Mr. Cline also presented a map showing a turn -around culdesac as,an alternative. Fire Chief Cooper stated that he personally felt it easier to turn around in the revised hammerhead rather in the culdesac on the alternate plan. Following discussion and several questions from Council for clarification, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the City accept the preliminary plat of Royce Church with the revised 85 ft. hammer- head, with 25 ft. blacktop surfacing and 5 ft. easement on each side. Engineer Earl Cline stated that Mr. Church would be willing to give a 5 ft. easement on each side of a 20 ft. roadway, and.there was more discussion, after which both Councilmen Kincaid and Gellert withdrew their motion and second. It was then moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson to accept the preliminary plat of Royce Church on Design #3 with the 85 ft. hammerhead, subject to plat restrictions on building on proposed Lots 1,2, and 3, and with mutual maintenance agreements to service these Lots; a 5 ft. easement on each side, and subject to engineering requirements as well as requirements for utility easements. This motion carried. SET DATE FOR HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID 178 Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to set January 4,.1972 as the date for hearing on the final assessment roll for LID 178, Phase II, 76th W.. Motion carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nordquist stated that at the October 5 council meeting the CAO had reported on the complaint of Mr. & Mrs. Danner in regard to the unfinished building on their neighbor's property, and steps were to be taken to solve the problem. However, Mrs. Danner had phoned Councilman Nordquist stating that nothing had been done and she had been subjected to some intimidation from the property manager. Councilman Nordquist had gone to'the property today for a visual inspection -and felt that something should be done. Harry Whitcutt, Building Official, reported that a Mrs. Olsen had phoned him ,today and the Building Department will contact the owner of the property with the unfinished building, giving until December 31, 1971 when work must be com- pleted on this property. Councilman Nordquist asked for the date when new council will take office, and he was advised that since the law states that the newly elected council members take office on January 10,.1972 (the second Monday in January), the Edmonds City Council members will be given the oath of office at the January 18 council meeting. Councilman Tuson questioned the.most recent payment from Mountlake Terrace on the sewer agreement, and Acting CAO Ron Whaley answered that the Mountlake Terrace council should have approved the most recent billing at its regular council meeting last evening, and payment should be forthcoming the latter part of this week. Councilman Nelson invited council to the meeting of the Puget Sound Govern- mental Conference to be held tomorrow evening at the PUD auditorium at 7:30 P.M. in regard to the presenting of consultants on the transportation study for the Puget Sound region. Councilman Kincaid encouraged action on the appointments to the Snohomish Health District Board. These will be confirmed at the first meeting in January. 1 11 n LJ 1 n LJ 1 H Mayor Harrison announced the two day school for Mayors and Councilmen to be held on December 16 and 17 at the University Tower Hotel. He added that he 0 • thought it was a worthwhile class to attend. 2 2 t CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Claims for damages were acknowledged from Mrs. John Mullally and from General Telephone Co. These were referred to the City Clerk for processing. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES Second reading was heard on a proposed amendment to Ordinance 1416, to dis- continue public use permits in residential areas for non-commercial use. City Engineer Leif Larson explained the proposal for clarification, and it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that pro- posed Ordinance #1583 be passed, and the motion carried. Second reading was heard for ZO-8-71, a proposed ordinance to amend the official zoning ordinance, revising section 12.13.160, permitted signs in BN zones. City Planner Merlin Logan briefed council on the review and dis- cussions held on this matter, and urged passage. There was council discus- sion, and Councilman Haines suggested amending the proposed section 1, F. #3 to read no closer than 100 ft. to a similar sign, and no more than one to each place of business. Tom Berry,.in the audience, told council he person- ally preferred #3 under F.. to be 50 ft. instead of 100. Following further discussion, Councilman Gellert moved for passage of proposed Ordinance #1584, but the motion at this time died for lack of a second. Natalie Shippen, in the audience, said the recommendation of the City Planner should.certainly be taken over that of a man in the audience who makes his living with signs. A gentleman in the audience who lives in a BN zoned area said he objected to • the height and size of signs, and gas stations were the worst offenders. He felt perhaps large areas such as Westgate should be treated differently be- cause of -the different situation. Miss Hunter, in the audience, was con- cerned with the illumination, but this was found to be satisfied in the proposed ordinance. The City Planner brought to the attention of council that the whole purpose of this proposal was to bring the BN areas into line with the other area sign regulations, and he again mentioned that if service and products were satis- factory, size of the sign was insignificant. Mayor Harrison suggested post- poning this proposed ordinance for further study. Councilman Gellert noted that this same proposed ordinance had come before council many times before, and regardless of what is passed, it will never please everyone. He there- fore made the motion, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance #1584 be passed, with one amendment under section 1, paragraph 3 under F. that the sentence read that pole signs shall not extend into the public R/W and shall not be located closer -than 100 feet to another similar sign on the same side of the street. Councilman Haines felt that council should .postpone action at this time, but Councilman Nelson said he agreed with the motion and the only real concern seemed to be distance between pole signs. A roll call vote showed Councilmen Gellert, Nelson, Tuson and Nordquist in favor of the motion to pass the ordinance; Slye, Kincaid and Haines against, and the motion carried. Second reading was held on a proposed ordinance providing for additional utility charges for existing illegal storm drainage connected to the sewer system. • Ron Whaley reviewed the proposal for'council and explained the manner in which a fee was decided upon. A motion was made'by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1585 be passed, and the motion carried. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 1 1 First reading was held on a proposed ordinance prescribing the procedure for providing approval or objection to the liquor licenses within the City of Edmonds. PUGET SOUND COOPERATIVE MONITORING PROGRAM FOR SEWER OUTFALLS City Engineer Leif Larson explained to council the program for monitoring outfalls wherein it could be determined what effects various treatment plants in the area have on Puget Sound waters. He stated that participation in the program would cost Edmonds $5,150 for the first year and $2,682 for subsequent years. City Engineer Larson remarked that'Edmonds should be interested in this program, and recommended participation by indicating the city's intent, subject to review of the agreement that Metro would forward to this city. Councilman Kincaid noted that Edmonds had gone to considerable.expense to stop pollution of the Sound, and after some further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to table the question on the monitoring program. A woman in the audience stated she had received information from Metro on this for the benefit of the people who use the Meadowdale Beach, and she felt a survey of this type would help. Councilman Kincaid pointed out that the city E 222.. • of Lynnwood would have to participate in order to have any correct determina- tion made on the water in that vicinity. Another woman in the audience said there had been sewer overflow onto Meadowdale Beach the latter part of last summer, and she had complained to Mr. Lawson, who assured her the Board of Health would investigate the problem. She added that Lynnwood had at that time had trouble with its treatment plant. At this point, vote was taken on the motion to table any action on this program, and it carried. POLICY TO PROHIBIT FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WORKING UNDER DIRECTION OF CLOSE RELATIVE Mayor Harrison asked for a policy.to prohibit future employment of individuals working under the direction of a close relative, and he could then'initiate this policy in his hirings. Councilman Kincaid agreed that such a policy should be put into effect, and Councilman Haines thought this question should be attacked before it becomes a major problem. However, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Haines to postpone this to the next council meeting, and the motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF OLIN DASHER AS EDMONDS POLICE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN There being a need for professional help during times of tragedy, -Mayor Harrison made the appointment of Reverend Olin Dasher as Edmonds Police De- partment Chaplain and presented him with an Edmonds Police Department badge. Reverend Dasher, who had served the Department on occasion in the past, said he had been in Edmonds for 51� years, and this Appointment would afford him the opportunity to serve not only his own congregation, but others as well, and he would help wherever he was needed. • AGREEMENT FOR COMBINED DETENTION FACILITIES WITH LYNNWOOD Action on an agreement for combined detention facilities with Lynnwood had been continued from the meeting of November 2. Police Chief Foster reported briefly on this proposed agreement and recommended it as an excellent step with great potential. He added that the agreement was temporary and could be cancelled at any time. A mption was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to authorize signature of the agreement for combined detention facilities with Lynnwood. Motion carried. REAPPOINTMENT OF NORMA BRUNS - PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Harrison reappointed Norma Bruns to Position 7 on the Planning Commis- sion. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nelson to confirm the Mayor's appointment, and the motion carried. DATE SET FOR OPENING BIDS - 1972 GASOLINE AND DIESEL REQUIREMENTS A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nelson to set December 20 at 2:60 P.M. as the date and time for opening bids on gasoline and diesel oil requirements for the City of Edmonds for 1972. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 P.M. Irene Varney Moran, ty Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor • December 21, 1971 ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen present, except Slye. Councilman Kincaid reported that Councilman Slye was confined to Stevens Memorial Hospital. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of December 7th had been posted and mailed, and with no corrections nor omissions, they were approved as written. INFORMAL HEARING ON SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT Informal hearing on sidewalk improvement for the downtown area had been con- tinued from the meeting of November 16. A letter had been received from Mr. David M. Larson, who had initiated the proppsalq neguesting-ithatrfurther,-dis=�'•-'.. cussion of this item be postponed until January or February, 1972. There were, however, interested citizens in the audience and the hearing was there- fore opened. Engineer Larson stated the areas in question to be Second Ave- nue from Main to Dayton, Dayton from Second to Third, on Fifth from Dayton to Elm on the East side and on the West side of Fifth from the Edelweiss C�