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19721121 City Council Minutes• 3(37 1 • 1 for the extension of use and increased capacity in the trunk sewers. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the Mayor be authorized to sign this agreement. Motion carried. CAO REPORT CAO Ron Whaley reported that on Route 104 temporary street lights have been installed and it has been striped as of yesterday. Mr. Whaley.remarked that he had attended a Revenue Sharing Seminar yesterday which had been well attended. He said the use of the funds which will be distributed will be up to the elected officials. The intent of Congress is that no strings be attached. Officials are free to decide what is a high priority expenditure. We will not know what amount of money we will receive until we have the check in our hands. Once the money is received, it is required that a trust fund for that money be established. Within 24 months the money must be obligated for something. You can co -mingle these funds as far as investments are concerned, however on the expenditure side you cannot co -mingle. The Davis -Bacon Act must be adhered to if you get into any contract project where this money is more than 25% of the cost of that project. All expenditures must be traceable and there are definite reporting .procedures,to follow. At the first of the year you have to report what you intend to do with the money and at the end of the year you have say what you did with it. There are penalties for misuse of these funds. Mr. Whaley stated that he will get some kits in a few days regarding this matter, and he will distribute them when they arrive. Mayor Harrison said the money can be used for anything except matching funds for Federal Grants, and that it can be used for tax reduction. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Harrison announced that he would like to appoint Dr. Richard Goodhope to Position 49 on the Planning Commission as Gordon Maxwell's term has expired. A motion was then made by Councilman Haines and seconded by Councilman Winters to accept the Mayor's.recommendation to appoint Dr. Richard Goodhope to the Planning Commission in Position #9. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M. Irene Varney Mor , City Clerk November 21, 1972 ROLL CALL Harve H. Harrison, Mayor The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council -members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of November 14 had been posted, mailed and distributed. City Engineer Leif Larson noted that in the second paragraph under the 76th and Highway 99 Signalization, the name of the Engineer should be "Cottingham", not "Cunningham". There were no further corrections, and the minutes were approved • as corrected. Councilman Nordquist brought to council attention that tonight's meeting minutes should not be expected to be received for the weekend, as is the policy; but that due to the City offices being closed for the Thanksgiving holiday and also on Friday, the minutes would probably be expected to be in the council boxes on Monday, if possible. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Tuson stated that he had been inspecting the swimming pool site with Rod Garretson, and that there had been a certain amount of damage done by vandalism. There were three broken windows, and rocks had been thrown in the pool. He felt much damage could be avoided with the installation of a fence which the council had authorized, and he stressed the need for immediate"action on this, and referred the matter to the CAO. Councilman Nelson reported that he would be out of town until December 28, and would therefore miss the December meetings, as well as the remainder of November. It was then moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the nomination and election of a new Mayor Protem for the year 1973 be placed on the January 2 meeting agenda, and the motion carried. Mayor Harrison'made the appointment of Councilman Tuson to serve on the SW Snohomish County Transit Board, to replace Councilman Nelson. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Gellert to confirm the Mayor's appointment, and the motion carried. Mayor'Harrison reported that Council had asked for a space need consultant, and he 368 • had solicited proposals from local sources. Councilman Nordquist asked if there could be receive more response. Councilman Nordquist Gellert to postpone this item to the February carried. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION He had received two answers, and more advertising for this so as to then moved, seconded by Councilman 209 1973 council meeting. Motion Ron Tracy, 20318 - 92nd Avenue West, (Phone 776-4721) co -president of the Olympic PTA and spokesman for a group of concerned citizens, including the PTA, presented a petition signed by 260 people, urgently requesting positive action to improve the warning devices on the school crosswalks for Olympic Elementary School on 9th Avenue, 196th Street Southwest, and Olympic View Drive. Mr. Tracy said they were,particularly concerned with 196th and the hazardous conditions for children crossing there. Mayor Harrison answered that the City was already aware of these hazards and called upon the City Engineer, who explained that a flashing light at 196th and Puget Drive had been considered, but there was reaction from people on the overhead lights. The City Engineer reported that the intersection at 196th and Puget Drive, where there is access to the school grounds, should have a proper warning sign, and he recommended a light directly over the crosswalk. Councilman Tuson asked how soon this could be accomplished, and suggested one week. The City Engineer answered that he would try to see if it could be installed in that time. Councilman Gellert mentioned that about a year ago a woman had phoned him regarding a light and crosswalk at 196th and Grandview. Engineer Larson stated that this proposed light at the intersection would tend to slow traffic and help alleviate problems in the other areas. Councilman Haines felt that safe walkways for the schools should be put on a list as an excellent place to spend some of the expected revenue sharing monies. There was discussion on the possibility of reducing the speed limit on 196th at these mentioned areas, but the speed limit in a school zone is automatic. Mr. Tracy suggested that the speed be reduced and enforced. TRANSIT SYSTEM REPORT Councilman Nelson introduced Larry L. Coffman, Director. of Transportation for Seattle - King County Metro; Wally Dela Barre, also with Metro; and Bob Gunter, Attorney. Mr. Coffman stated that on September 19, King County voters approved a 3/10's sales tax to fund the transit system in King County. Now the System is holding meetings with the municipalities in the South Snohomish County area, hoping for plans to continue the existing service without interruption. A cost sharing formula is to be worked.out. Mr. Dela Barre drew a diagram to explain to council a formula based on the elements of miles, hours, and buses in order to figure costs. The fares and number of trips to Edmonds would be variable, with a 501: fare suggested to downtown Seattle. He discussed costs versus revenues to determine the amount of deficit generated, which would be the amount the City of Edmonds would be asked to pay, on a monthly basis. With a formula for Edmonds, King County, and Seattle as applied to hours, miles, etc., he stated that the cost to Edmonds would amount to $142.83 per day total for operating the system, and with revenues from fares to offset this cost, it could be approximately $96.06 pere'day. He stated that the cost to Edmonds for a year would be $11,800,! with four trips per day during peak hours from Edmonds to downtown Seattle. 1 1 • 1 Councilman Tuson, who said he rode the bus daily for convenience, stated that he had not heard any complaints on the present 80T fare. Mr. Dela Barre answered that the 80(t fare, instead of the suggested 50(Z would increase revenue by 40%. Council- • man Gellert mentioned possible county participation, since some bus riders from Edmonds could very well live in the county area which lies between Edmonds and Seattle. Mr. Coffman told council he would like the opportunity to work with the City Staff and bring back something for council consideration, in one week, if possible. Councilman Gellert asked fora copy of the study heretofore made to be supplied to each councilmember. He was assured that they would receive copies tomorrow. Mayor Harrison said he felt $1000 per month was an expensive proposition. Council- man Nelson noted that the Southwest Snohomish County Transit Board had met today, and the contract had been discussed, with recommendation of rejection at this point. Following some further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the City Administrative Staff meet with Mr. Vic Sood on this question, and place the subject on the next Tuesday agenda for discussion. Mot--lon carried. It was felt that this would allow still another week to determine a:course of action. Councilman Nelson reported that the Snohomish County Transit Board had passed today a resolution recommending that each county city and the County reject the presently proposed contract from Seattle -King County Metro, but each governmental body continue to negotiate for a more equitable contract, because the proposed sub- sidy from the county and cities is derived by an unacceptable formula that proposes an unequitable financial support for transportation service rendered to south county by Metro; there are available alternatives to the south county area to interbase with Metro by allowing citizens to privately park at Aurora Village and Ballinger Terrace Shopping Center to get onto the buses, or establish a local mini -bus operation by 0 • 369' buying, leasing, or privately contracting -for service for south county citizens to get to Aurora Village and Ballinger Terrace in order to get onto these buses, or contracting with the City of Everett to establish a bus run along Highway 99 to the King County border at the shopping centers. Councilman Nordquist asked if either Aurora Village or Ballinger Terrace were aware of possible plans for use of their parking spaces in regard to transit riders? He advised that there were eminent -plans for expansion:of Auror.a:Village. A.woman in the audience inquired about Saturday, Sunday and,holiday transportation, and hoped that it would be considered. Mr. Vic Sood, coordinator with the Transit Board, offered to work with CAO Whaley on the discussion at Staff level prior to the next Tuesday -council meeting.* ACTION ON HUD CONTRACT. PHASE II - SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER The City Council had met in executive session prior to the meeting tonight to be briefed by the City Attorney on the meeting held with Mr. Meyer, the appraiser. Attorney Wallace reported that during the discussion, Mr. Meyer advised that he had been given incorrect information, and his first appraisal would therefore be reduced approximately $30,000, but that it might take to the first of the year to get the additional data needed, if the council wished this done. Gordon Maxwell, in the audience, said that as he had understood the motion council had voted upon last week, they were going to obtain information on the appraisal, but regardless, they planned to send the information to HUD, and to authorize this action tonight. He added that he was surprised about the talk of a $30,000 reduction. • There was further discussion, and Councilman Tuson moved, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the City send in what information we have to HUD, and if they wish to reject it, they may send it back. Councilman Gellert noted that if the appraiser had been given correct information, the City was not to blame, since the City had not been the requesting party. Councilman Haines was in favor of sending to HUD the appraisals and saying here's the package we received. Councilwoman Shippen suggested sending the information along with an explanation of the situation, but Councilman Haines felt that this would surely result in rejection of the application. When Councilman Gellert asked what was required to send to HUD, CAO Whaley quoted Chapter 6 on site acquisition, `stating that two satisfactory independent -appraisals had to be obtained, each following certain standards. Gordon Maxwell noted that the appraisals have already been submitted to HUD, but the requirements are that they be submitted by the City, not the. Senior Center, and since HUD'already knows about this, it is now just a matter of protocol that the proper body supply the appraisals to HUD. Councilman Nelson said that both appraisals should be well substantiated, and although Mr. Meyer indicates an overage of $30,000, there are no problems with the sellers of the property because of the spread in the selling price. CAO Whaley said he understood the burden was now on the City to negotiate and firm a deal with the sellers. Councilman Tuson stated that he was against any further stalling on the,matter, and a cover letter can be sent to HUD saying here are the appraisals obtained, and let them take over from there., Councilman Haines stated, and council agreed, that the appraisals had been obtained in an unusual manner, but he added that he was interested in proper expenditure of public monies. There was then a call for the question on Councilman Tuson's motion, and it carried. It was then asked if as far as the city's requirements were concerned, did this now complete Phase II of the application? Attorney Wallace advised that it did except for the requirement of certification of title. This, of course, would be forth- coming only after change of property. At -this point, Councilman Haines asked for • a 5 minute recess. Following recess, council went on to the next agenda item. SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER M & 0 AGREEMENT In regard to the actual agreement for the maintenance and operation, it was reported that the matter had not been reviewed, and it was therefore moved by Councilman Nordquist,'seconded by -Councilman Gellert to postpone this agenda item to the next council meeting, November 28, and the motion carried. There was some question from the audience on explanation of this item, and following this, the Mayor inquired of the senior citizens present if they were aware of, or . engaged in selecting the Board members who represented them. RELEASE OF UTILITY EASEMENT City Engineer Leif Larson explained that an easement had been granted when the city had proposed running storm sewer lines through property owned by -Don Finnigan. However, the line was not located through this property, and Engineer Larson was now requesting authorization to release the city utility easement by quitclaim deeding it back to the property owner. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Winters to accept the City Engineer's recommendation and authorize the Mayor to signaa quitclaim deed releasing the utility•easement. Motion carried. HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4391 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #391, recommending approval of an amendment to the official zoning ordinance, removing Paragraph E. Section 0 370 • 12.13.200, requiring separation of 500 feet between any school ground, public park, playground, or church and any establishment handling alcoholic beverages, or serving food outside of buildings. City Planner Merlin Logan briefed council, mentioning that the present ordinance is inconsistant in that outdoor restaurants or establishments handling alcohol are permitted next to a church, school or park in a BN zone, although not permitted in the BC zone. He.stated that the regulations were used by the Washington State Liquor Control Board as guidelines, but are frequently waived if no community op- position is voiced. Also, the City recently had adopted an ordinance giving the Council review authority over new liquor license applications, so this would make the subject Paragraph E unnecessary. With recent new parks and churches, virtually every food store selling wines and restaurants, etc. -might be non -conforming. The hearing was opened and closed with no one wishing to comment. A motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that proposed Ordinance 41628 be passed, amending the zoning ordinance by changing the permitted use's in BC, and removing the 500 feet separation requirement. Motion carried. Councilman Haines abstained from voting on this, since he owns 'a small piece of property in the BC zone. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #393 Planning Commission Resolution 4393 was presented, recommending denial of a proposed amendment to the official zoning ordinance, allowing automotive retail and repair activities.in neighborhood business zoned areas. No'appeal had been received. • It was therefore moved by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Norrdquist to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the proposed amend- ment. .Motion carried. SET DATE FOR HEARING ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #392 Planning Commission Resolution #392 was presented, recommending approval of a pro- posed amendment to the official street map, establishing a future street along the bottom of Shell Valley from Main Street at 86th Place West, southward to the.future street previously adopted. File ST=7-71. Councilman Nordquist made the motion, seconded by Councilman Winters to set the date for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution #392 for the December 19 meeting. Motion carried. REPORT ON ETHICS CODE Attorney John Wallace reported that the passage of Initiative 276 dealth with certain requirements for all elected officials, which will become necessary after January 1. Therefore, with what the state has already imposed, along with earlier proposed material, some further study can now be made to come up with an acceptable code for Edmonds. It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson that this item be postponed to the January 2 agenda, and the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF STREET LIGHTING STANDARDS FOR STATE HIGHWAY AREAS City Engineer Leif Larson reported on his letter to the State Highway., and reply received concerning the height of the luminaires on Route 104 from Edmonds Way at • Paradise Lane to Dayton Street. The present state plans call for 40 luminaires at 40 feet, where a revised plan would require 60 luminaires. If reduced in height, the spacing would probably be reduced from 200 to 150 feet apart. The City Engineer recommended that the City accept the proposal of the State for shielding of the luminaires based upon the present spacing and height. Engineer Larson went on to state that he felt the city should not come up with standards for all streets, but rather adapt individual designs for individual situations by evaluating each. Councilwoman Shippen commented that she had suggested reviewing one street, and because of the survey, we must now accept what the state has suggested because of the delay. She felt that we were right back to what she had originally suggested - review of the state highway areas in Edmonds, but that now there was nothing to discuss and the lights would be installed next week. Councilman Gellert commented that suppose we tell the state to lower the lights or file an environmental impact statement, and perhaps they would then listen. The City Engineer said the design and plan had gone on for years, and he felt the state plan was acceptable. He stated that he preferred guidelines rath--er than standards, however, and would prefer flexibility on the number of lights, size of candle power, and space between poles. There was a great deal of discussion on lighting, including what was necessary in the downtown area as well as in other areas. Councilman Nelson then moved, seconded by Councilman Tuson to adopt the package plan as received from the City Engineer, and rename it "City of Edmonds Proposed Guide For Street Lighting". Councilwoman Shippen moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to amend the motion to exclude the Washington State Highway Department Lighting Standards, and omit Page 1 entirely. Vote on the amendment carried, and the motion as amended also carried. 0 • DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 3 ® f In regard to the Mayor's memo to council members dealing with the proposed consoli- dation of the Engineering, Planning and Building. Departments into a single depart- ment to be called the Community Development Department, Councilman Gellert noted that since this involves individual personnel, he preferred to discuss it further. He therefore moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to have an executive session to discuss this item following the December I council hearing on the budget. Motion carried. Councilman Nelson stated that he would write summary comments on the budget for each council member, since he would not be in attendance. SOLID WASTE DISCUSSION Councilman Nordquist noted that the Mayor and Council had received copies of a letter from the Snohomish Health District inviting them to a meeting of the Sno- homish County Solid Waste Disposal Steering Committee on Wednesday, November 29 at the PUD Auditorium in Everett beginning at 7:30 P.M. However, Mr. Rodney D. Stroope,Chairman of the Snohomish County Solid Waste Implementation Committee, was present and gave a presentation to council on a proposed solid waste program, showing proposed landfill location areas and pickup stations. He stated the purpose was to try to find if there was interest from the Snohomish County cities to find ways to take care of the solid waste problem, and the monies needed to operate a system. He hoped for one coordinating effort throughout the county, including the City of Everett, and felt grant money would • then be available. He suggested that Edmonds include monies for this effort in the budget, if interested, to join with the other Snohomish County cities in im- plementing a program. In answer to Councilman Haines' comment that Edmonds has an agreement with Sound and Apex Disposal Companies for exclusive rights for a five year period on collection, Mr. Stroope said that the county was not!.interested in the collection, but in the location and operation of sites. Councilman Gellert commented on the possibility of re -cycling, and this was briefly discussed. Following the presentation, a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Winters that the Edmonds City Council go on record as supporting the Solid Waste Disposal problem and will give serious consideration to participation in a countywide program. Motion carried. SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER M & 0 AGREEMENT This item having come before council earlier in the evening, it was now reported that the agreement could possibly be taken care of in approximately three weeks. Therefore, Councilman Gellert made a motion, seconded by Councilman Nelson to reconsider Agenda Item Number 9 and reset the date for continuance to the meeting of December 19. Motion carried. SET DATES FOR FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARINGS With the recommendation of the City Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the hearing on the final assessment roll for LID 4185 be set for January 16, and the hearing on the final assessment roll for LID #172 be set for January 23, and the motion carried. STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL ON REQUEST OF.APEX GARBAGE CO. FOR RATE INCREASE • Finance Director Allen Tuttle reported that the City has no cause to intercede in the rates of the garbage companies, and it was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson to drop this item from the council agenda. Motion carried. REQUEST OF UNION OIL FOR CITY OF EDMONDS WATER SUPPLY Because of the late hour, Councilman Tuson moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that this agenda item #16 be postponed to the November 28 council agenda, and the motion carried. Councilman Nordquist then moved ;to adjourn, and wished everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M. Irene Varney Moran City Clerk November 27, 1972 POT.T. CAT.T. Harve H. Harrison, Mayor The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve 0