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HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4410
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City Planner, Joe Wallis reported that this was.a matter that had come before
the Planning Commission on June 13, 1973. This is.a proposal to remove future Erben
Drive between 4th Avenue South and 5th Avenue 'South from the Master Street Plan.
Mr. Wallis projected maps and slides of the area on a screen. Mr. Wallis said
that he feels this street is not a necessity. 'In answer to questions from the
Council, Mr. Wallis clarified that he was recommending that the south 20, from
4th to 5th and the north 20, to the east of the alley be removed and that the
north 20, west of the alley be retained. Fire Chief Cooper said that he feels
it is a poor move to remove an area that will give them complete access when
you are talking about placing more residents in the neighborhood. He said he
is concerned about the portion from the alley to 4th. Mr. Hamilton Eckert an
architect said that his clients own the property and they would like to put
eight units on it. However, at this point the city Building. Department will only
issue a building permit for 5 or 6 units. After more discussion, a motion was
made by Councilman Anderson and seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to continue
this to July 17th and instruct the attorney to re -draw this ordinance applying
the elimination from the Official City Map over to the south 20' of Erben Drive
east of the alley to 5th. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:20 P.M.
Eleanor Quealey, Deputy r
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ROLL CALL
Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P-.M.
by Mayor Harve Harrison, with all council members present. 11,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES,
Minutes of the council meeting of July 3, 1973 had been posted, mailed and
distributed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as
written.
COUNCIL PARTCIPATION
Councilman .Tusori said that he had been asked by the Senior Citizens to bring
before council the possibility of a swimming time being set aside for senior
citizens on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 12:00 noon and 1:30 P.M; at
no cost to them. The Mayor said that he could see no objection to this.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilwoman Shippen
approving this swim schedule for the Senior Citizens. Motion carried.
Councilman Gellert reported that SnoCom ended 1972 with $10,261.01 surplus.
Edmonds' share of this would be $2,648.20. A question that arose at the board
meeting attended by Mr. Gellert was whether that surplus should be returned
to the cities or kept in SnoCom. Mike Norman had written a letter setting
forth three possible uses for the money. After some discussion, a motion was
made by Councilman Nelson and seconded by Councilman Tuson to instruct the
Board Members from the City of Edmonds to vote in our behald to give the money
back to the cities. Motion carried.
Mayor Harrison said that he had been looking at the Yost Park Pool Schedule
and he said he -thought it would be in order to re -consider the p.r,oposed Senior
Citizen Schedule and make it 12:00 noon .to 2:30, since it crosses a class
schedule. This would give them an extra hour of flexibility. Councilman
Tuson then made another motion to change the hours from 12:00 to 2:30 P.M.
Monday through Friday. Councilwoman Shippen seconded. The motion was voted
upon and carried.
Mayor Harrison read a letter he had received from Stevens Hospital, signed by
Jon D. Smiley, Administrator, with regard to establishing a heliport at Stevens
Hospital for emergencies only. Councilman And commented that at the
present time he would estimate that this service would be needed perhaps five
or six times a year. It was determined that this is an RML Zone and this type
of use is not permitted in an RML Zone. Councilwoman Shippen moved, seconded
by Councilman Gellert to send the request to the Planning Commission for their
consideration. Motion carried.
Mayor Harrison reported that he had an application from.Angelo's Bella Casa
Restaurant to the State Liquor Board for a Class H License instead of a CD,
which they hold now. Police Chief Marlo Foster has recommended approval on the
applicant and the location for the requested change. A motion was made by
Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman'Gellert to give approval to this
request. The motion carried, with Councilman Winters abstaining since he owns
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the property upon which the restaurant is situated.
Mayor Harrison had stated at the last meeting that he would report on the
need for parking in the street at Craig Craft which is at 316 Admiral Way. He
inspected the area behind this business, which is 67' wide and 180' long, and
it was full of debris. He said that if this area were cleaned up there could
be room for 20 or 30 boats. Therefore, he would recommend no change in the
signing at this time, and hopefully this area will be cleaned up and utilized.
Councilman Winters said he did not think a two hour parking restriction is fair
to a business. Dewey Ledya said he had observed three times during the past
week where work was being done on the sidewalk in this particular location.
A motion was made by Councilman Winters and seconded by Councilman Nelson to
instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance that the parking be put
back on in front of the Pointer -Willamette Building for two hours only on the
weekends. The motion carried following a roll call vote, with Councilman Gellert
and Councilwoman Shippen voting "no".
The Deputy City Clerk read a letter which had been directed to the Water Department
protesting any rate increases. The letter was signed by Aletha Handran.
Mayor Harrison read a letter which had been received from the Snohomish County
Senior Services in which they express gratitude to the Mayor and Council for
their action in regard to the Senior Citizens Lunch Program. The letter was
signed by Sally Wren.
Councilwoman Shippen asked if we would start on Capital Improvement Hearings
soon? CAO Ron Whaley answered that he and some members of the staff had a
meeting on this last week, which was of a preliminary nature. He said meetings •
would commence in 10 days to two weeks, and that he would like three members
of the council to participate in these meetings. Councilwoman Shippen and
Councilmen Gellert and Nordquist volunteered for this purpose.
HEARING: ON PETITION FOR ANNEXATION - CHASE LAKE
City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that the Boundard Review Board has not
invoked their jurisdiction; and since the 60 day period has elapsed, we are
in a position to annex this area by passing an ordinance to this effect. In
the event this would pass, it would go into effect on the 23rd of July. Mr. Larson
requested that the attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance to sewer the
area under'the Health and Welfare item, and that the ordinance be set for hearing
on the 24th of July. A further request was that Reid, Middleton continue to
do the engineering for this project. The money has almost been expended under
the previous authorization. Following a brief discussion, Mayor Harrison opened
the hearing.
Dr. Claris Hyatt, the Health Officer for Snohomish Health District, said that
the problem in the Chase Lake Area came to their attention in the Spring of
1972 when they were approached by the Edmonds School District #15 concerning
the sewage effluent that was draining on the grounds of the Chase Lake Elementary
School. Upon investigation, they found that the sewage disposal problem did not
exist just on the school grounds, but in the entire general area. Subsequently,
members of their department worked with members of the PTA of the Chase Lake
School, community members and officials of the City of Edmonds and were finally
able to obtain signatures of the owners representing 75% of the property eval-
uation. She said they now recommend that approval of the annexation be granted
as a solution to a serious health problem, and that they also appreciate the
fact that the engineering has been started prior to the annexation. Dr. Hyatt •
stated that there is a State Law that upon the request of the City the Health
Officer can mandate the sewering, and if this is the request she can supply such
a letter to the City. Following some further discussion, the hearing was
declared closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Nordquist
that proposed Ordinance 41666 be passed annexing the Chase Lake Area as set
forth in Exhibit "A" attached to said ordinance. Motion carried. Councilman
Tuson then made a motion to instruct the attorney to draw an ordinance authorizing
the start of sewering in the area, and to set hearing for July 24th and request
a letter from the Snohomish Health District. This motion was seconded by
Councilman Nordquist and also carried. Councilman Nordquist then made a motion
seconded by Councilman Gellert that we instruct Reid, Middleton to continue
with the engineering on this project as requested by the City Engineer. Motion
carried. Councilman Nordquist stated that he would like to express appreciation
to Dr. Hyatt and her staff for the work they have done to bring this matter
to the point of annexation.
A gentleman in the audience asked how soon they would have Police and Fire
protection? The City Attorney answered that this would be effective the 23
of July. ,
INTERIM REPORT FROM THE DESIGN COMMISSION COMMITTEE
Mr. J. Ward. Phillips, Chairman of the Design Commission Committee, reported on
this matter. A copy of his report had.been distributed to council and staff.
This portion of the report dealt: with parking in the downtown area. It was
the committee's recommendation that we accommodate the automobile without
destroying the character of early Main Street. The committee felt that the
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City should establish, as a policy, three parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
of leasable area for the business district. Another recommendation was that
the parking should be disbursed throughout the business district in parking
parks, and that twenty percent of these parks should be landscaped.
In addition to downtown parking, the committee feels that a comprehensive design
plan should be established, which would include all areas of the City except
single family, to guide the design of other major shopping areas and the
three entrances to the City. It is the intent of the committee to give their
recommendations to the council along with a final report in September. Mr. Phillips
stated that if the council had any recommendations, to please submit them to
the committee in writing within the next two weeks.
Marvin Smith,
who owns a parking lot close
to the Civic Center, asked if this
matter could be postponed for one month, so
that his attorney could be present.
It was pointed
out that this is not a hearing
and nothing would-be voted upon
this evening.
and that they
Mr. Phillips e)0lained that
would welcome recommendations
they are simply an ad hoc committee
from Mr. Smith if he should wish
to submit any
to "the committee.
STAFF REPORT ON DOWNTOWN PARKING, AS REQUESTED, AT MEETING OF APRIL 24
City Planner, Joe Wallis, submitted a written "Parking Study Report" to council
members and staff. He then projected various slides on the screen showing maps
and diagrams of the study area. These were also included in the report which
had been submitted to the council and staff. One of the slides was a shopping
area in Bellevue which showed an extremely large area 'in asphalt, devoted"to
• parking. There was considerable discussion, during which Councilman Tuson.asked
that the staff take a look'at a report and drawings which Reid, Middleton had
done some years ago showing their conception of parking in the downtown area.
Mr. Wallis stated that there would not be a charge for parking at any time.
Judge Goulder and Dewey Leyda inquired whether apartments had been considered
in the study. Mr. Wallis said that these parking areas were part of the inventory,
but just to indicate that it exists. Al Kincaid, as a representative of the
Chamber of Commerce stated that Edmonds is "moving.ahead" and he believes more
parking space will become necessary. He thought an increase in off-street parking
for approximately 200 more cars would be sufficient for the next five to seven
years. He suggested the possibility of double -decked parking lots. Mr. Phillips
commented that they are most concerned with coming up with a Master Parking
Plan, because under the present plans we could very likely start looking like
another Bellevue. He also said it was cheaper and more attractive to have
street level parking. Councilwoman Shippen moved, seconded by Councilman "
Gellert to set this matter for hearing on September 11th for action on these
conclusions and recommendations. Marvin Smith then questioned the Deputy'City
Attorney, John Wallace regarding zoning. Motion was voted upon and carried.
Following more discussion a motion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded
by Councilman Tuson that the city council pass a Resolution of Recommendation,
recommending to Board of Adjustment that they deny any request.for parking
variations as applied to new construction in downtown BC area. Considerable
discussion ensued. Councilman Nelson then made a motion to amend to add -
"until such time that the Comprehensive Parking Plan is adopted". Councilman
Nordquist seconded. The motion was voted upon and carried with Councilman
Gellert voting "no". The main motion was then voted upon. Following a roll
call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
• AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (CONTINUED FROM MAY 22)
Councilwoman Shippen said that she would like to propose two actions this
evening. The first would be the adoption of a policy statement and the second
would be to direct the Mayor to appoint an Affirmative Action Committee. She
said the first step should say, "That it shall be the policy of -Edmonds to
not only comply with State, Federal and Local laws of fair employment, but
also to initiate positive efforts to insure equal employment opportunities
by proceeding with a program of affirmative action to increase the number of
women and minorities in all types of City positions". The second motion she
would make would'be to ask the Mayor to appoint a committee comprised of himself
if he chooses, CAO, a council member, three or four staff members, preferably
women and any member -of the public. They would draft the program. She said
that she would like this committee to submit a proposal no later than November 1;
this proposal could be preliminary or final.
Mayor Harrison asked the council if they had read the City Policy on Fair
Employment Practices which had been prepared by the administration. He said
that the administration recommended that this be the policy that is adopted
by the council. Councilwoman Shippen said that.she did not feel that this
was a true affirmative action plan since it is not as specific as any of the
ordinances she has been adopted by cities. CAO Ron Whaley read the affirmative
action statement which had been done by the administration. Following some
discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman
Tuson to adopt the policy statement as prepared by the city staff and the Mayor,
as the policy statement for the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. Councilwoman
Shippen then made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the policy
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statement be implemented by the establishment of a committee to draft an
Affirmative Action Plan; that the committee be appointed by the Mayor and
include himself, if he chooses, the CAO, a council member, three or four
staff members -and 3 to 6 members of the public, including women and minorities.
The motion passed following a roll call vote, with Councilmen Nordquist and
Winters voting "no".
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE FOR HONORARY COUNCILMAN
Mayor Harrison announced that there are two citizens in the community that have
attended council meetings for the past 8 to 10 years on a regular basis. He
said that he has been authorized by the City Council to give special recognition
to these two gentlemen. He read the framed certificate to the audience,, and
stated that the two men are Dewey Leyda and Capt. Shields. Mayor Harrison stepped
down from the platform and presented the certificate to Mr. Leyda. Capt. Shields
was not present. Mr. Leyda remarked, "Now does that give me a vote !".
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:30 P.M.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of July 10, 1973 had been posted, mailed and
distributed. Councilman Winters noted that on page.two regarding the parking
on Admiral Way, he had stated that he did not think a "no parking" restriction
is fair to a business, rather than "two hour parking" as written. With no
further omissions nor corrections, the minutes were approved as corrected.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Gellert stated that he felt the last council meeting, in regard to
his motion recommending to the Board of Adjustment that they deny any request
for parking variations as applied to new construction in the downtown BC area,
was publicized in such a way it gave the wrong impression in the news-
papers by seeming to imply that the Board of Adjustment was acting improperly.
Councilman Gellert said he intended to such implication, and after reading
minutes of their meetings, he was in fact impressed with the thoroughness of
their study and their fair decisions. He wished to clarify this fact.
Councilman Nordquist said he had a question on page two of the July 10, 1973
minutes in regard to the requirement_•of a unanimous vote on the Chase Lake
annexation. City Attorney Wallace answered that the vote was for sewering.
Councilman Nordquist noted that in the council minutes of November 28, 1972 •
he had made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gellert to instruct the City
Engineer to, within 45 days, present to the City Council all existing
ordinances or recommended ordinance changes regarding the maintenance of
existing sidewalks in the City of Edmonds. Since workload and priorities
had prevented this from having been done, Councilman Nordquist moved, seconded
by Councilwoman Shippen to instruct the City Engineer to have this report
ready in the next 45 days, on everything affecting installation and maintenance
of sidewalks. Councilman Tuson inquired if it were not the responsibility
of the abutting owner to fix a defective sidewalk when notified by the City.
However, this was a motion for a report as stated above, and the motion carried.
Councilman Gellert inquired if the City had not asked for bids on the
geodesic dome removal from the waterfront? CAO Whaley reported that this
had been done, but no bids were received, although the City had received
several vague inquiries. Therefore, the dome removal was being done by
city forces.
Mayor Harrison advised council that every two years new council members are
elected; this Fall there will be three, and in two years there will be four
positions up for election. He stated that it would be well to review the
council salary prior to the election. He said he would recommend that the
city council adopt'a new salary level for the three newly elected council
members, and would recommend the same salaries as Lynnwood, which is $150
per month plus $35 per meeting, not to exceed five meetings per month and
all meetings when minutes are kept, such as at budget hearings. The Mayor
noted that Everett pays their council members $300 per month. He went on
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