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19730925 City Council Minutes27 • SHORELINE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION - CITY OF EDMONDS 1 1 • 1 Assistant City Planner Kay Shoudy presented the application for shoreline management substantial development permit from the City of Edmonds for re- building of the bulkhead at 220 Railroad Avenue, at'the South County Senior Center, Inc. She showed slides of the beach area, zoned commercial waterfront, and stated that the primary purpose of the bulkhead was to protect the Senior Center building. There would be negligible effect to the environment, and the Planning Department recommended acceptance of the application. ' There was some discussion on wooden, as opposed to concrete bulkheads, and Engineer Larson stated that wooden was preferable because drainage was needed between the pilings. Councilman Gellert suggested a future boardwalk would be nice from the city beach to the ferry dock. A motion was.made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the application from the City of Edmonds for rebuilding the bulkhead at the South County Senior Center be approved, File SM-4-73. Motion carried. FINAL PLAT - WOODLAKE Engineer Leif Larson reported that he would recommend continuation of this agenda item to the next council meeting on September 25, and it was moved, seconded and carried that this be done. CALL FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Harrison asked council members to please attend a'shortexecutive session in the Mayor's office.immediately following the'council meeting. SET DATE FOR OPENING OF BIDS - LID 192 Following request made by City Engineer Leif Larson, it was moved by Council- man Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson to set October 18 as the date for opening of bids on LID 192, Chase Lake sewers. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 10:42 P.M. Jle,�- )20-� l/ Irene Varney Mor , City Clerk September 25, 1973 ROLL CALL z Harve.H. Harrison, 2&7�.Aq 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 except Gellert. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of September 18 had been posted, mailed and distributed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION • Councilman Anderson brought to council and Staff attention the quality of the shoulder on 76th W.,* where he had personally helped people a couple of times by having to pull them from the bicycle path, and he stated that he felt either the area should be compacted or posted with 11s6ft shoulder".signs. Director Herb Gilbo explained that this had been discussed at a CDC meeting and it had been the consensus ofopinion to continue widening and live with the present situation until the city comes up with bicycle trail standards. CAO Whaley reported that the bicycle standards had not been completed as yet, but that this problem had been discussed at the CDC meeting and the Staff was aware of. the fact that something must be done. The present surface there was not meant to be acceptable for bikes. Councilman Anderson requested that the worst areas be posted with "soft shoulder" signs until standards can be made for the trails. Mayor Harrison noted that the overlay for Olympic View Drive was scheduled for early Spring 1974. There was discussion on a possible binder or emulsion for a temporary measure, suggested by Councilman Tuson, but Director •Gilbo answered that perhaps the Public Works Department could use some sort of mixture to stabilize the shoulder area until the standards are adopted. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dewey Leyda brought up the question of what he felt would be a problem at the corner of Fifth and Main near the Tot & Teen shop in regard to the fire hydrant, if the proposed landscaping is done in connection with the fountain. City Planner Joe Wallis answered that the crosswalk at the corner would be in accordance with state standards and the fire hydrant access would not be obscured, as Mr. Leyda feared. Mr. Leyda'said he was concerned with the crosswalk area and the drainage there. Mrs. Skonnard again spoke about the fountain proposed for the intersection, and she also agreed with Mr. Leyda that they both had 40 28 • been told by Mr. Ward Phillips that the intersection landscaping was "His project". Mrs. Skonnard then quoted an article by Upton Sinclair regarding "public opinion" and told council that she felt there was great opposition to the proposed fountain in this location, and hoped that there could be some sort of a compromise. She suggested locating the fountain somewhere else in the city. Councilman Tuson reported that he had received a -call from Mrs. Meyring, who has the sporting goods store at Fifth and Main, and she said she had never been contacted on the matter. Councilman Tuson had advised her to go to the City Engineer's office to look at the fountain and intersection landscaping plans. Councilman Nelson noted that the proposed plans would not go anywhere until the matching money comes in from the citizens. Jim Martin said he did not think the:council had anticipated the problems in blocking off this main intersection. He added that there were problems all around this community that needed attention. There was discussion on.sewer problems outside the city limits, problems at the new water tank in Yost Park, and other items. Councilman Winters stated that as he remembered, council had offered at the last meeting to set this fountain question for a public hearing at this week's council meeting, and Mr. Martin had at that time refused the offer. Therefore, Councilman Winters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tuson that if this issue is to be reviewed, that it.be placed as an agenda item for the next council meeting, with all business people in the community to be notified that this is an agenda item for that meeting. Norma Bruns, in the audience, stated that it disturbed her if the majority of the business people opposed this, as had.been stated by Mr. Martin and Mrs. Skonnard, although it seemed that everyone living in the community should have some say in what might be placed in the intersection, as well as the business people. She added that the idea seemed great to improve the quality of life and looks in downtown Edmonds area. Councilwoman Shippen stated that council had taken official action and reconsideration at this time would cast a shadow on whether council means what it says when it takes action. Councilman Nordquist, in answer to the motion • on the floor, said that if the question is to be heard, he would prefer that it be heard before a full council, and with Councilman Gellert present. Councilman Nordquist therefore moved, seconded by Councilman Anderson to amend Councilman Winters' motion and have the fountain question heard on October 16. On call for the question, the amendment carried with Councilwoman Shippen voting against. The original motion as amended was put to a roll call vote, and carried with all councilmembers in favor except Shippen, who voted against. Councilman Anderson stated that this should affect both the business community and the community -at - large, and he would like to see the hearing well publicized so that everyone is aware of the hearing and can be represented if they wish. CAO REPORT CAO Ron Whaley reported that there was one problem having to do with an item in the Public Works Department, so he turned the matter over to Director of M & 0 Herb Gilbo to explain to council. Director Gilbo stated that this had to do with a piece of outdated equipment, namely the 1964 Trojan, the city's one and only loader. There have been problems and repairs, and yesterday there was a problem again that will necessitate expensive repairs including engine and transmission overhaul. He felt the repair bill would amount to $4,000, and in' view of the fact that he would be putting money in his budget next year for a replacement loader, he was asking council to approve a call for bids on a new loader with accelerated delivery date for as soon as possible. He felt the present loader was worth about $2,500 in a trade as it stands. There was dis- cussion on a new loader being larger than the present rig, and Councilman Tuson felt the new one should be larger to handle jobs that the old one had trouble handling. Councilman Anderson asked for an explanation of the reciprocal trade agreement with other municipalities, and Director Gilbo did this. He noted that • the agreement included Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, the School District, Brier, and the Alderwood Water District, and commented that the agreement had worked well for all concerned. Councilman Tuson remarked that if Edmonds were to purchase a new $24,000 loader, he hoped a trained operator from Edmonds would accompany the equipment whenever it was rented by other members of the agreement. Director Gilbo agreed that this would be the procedure. It was then moved by Councilman Tuson,seconded by Councilman Nelson to authorize a call for bids on a new loader, in accordance with specifications of the Director of M & 0. Motion carried. PROPOSED SIDEWALK ORDINANCE City Engineer Leif Larson reported that the sidewalk ordinance had been received, but that it was not in proper legal format at this time, and he therefore requested continuation to October 9 in order to furnish council members with a copy in time to study before having it on the agenda for action. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the proposed sidewalk ordinance be continued to the agenda of October 9, and the motion carried. FINAL PLAT - WOODLAKE City Planner Joe Wallis reported that the plat was ready for approval by council except for an engineering review, and City Engineer Leif Larson stated that certain curbs were not in accordance with the engineering standards. However, Engineer Larson went on to report that he had received a letter stating that the curbs will be replaced, and with the posted bond, he recommended acceptance of the 0 • 29 1 1 final plat. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Anderson to approve the final plat of Woodlake, contingent upon the bond and that engineering standards be met. Motion carried. FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE CREATING AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD First reading was held on a proposed ordinance creating an Amenities Design'Board. Councilwoman Shippen advised that she would like to see a technical board, and eliminate the number of the Planning Commission. She felt the council itself was made up of lay, people, and the Board should therefore consist of technical people. She thought these'people could be drawn from outside the city, if necessary, but the one lay person on the Board be from Edmonds. Councilman Anderson, on the other hand, felt it might be a good idea to have more than one lay person on the Board. However, Councilwoman Shippen answered'that since the council is a lay body, it should want all technical advice. Councilman Nelson questioned if people could be members of city boards if they were not citizens of the city of Edmonds. City Attorney John Wallace answered that this can be done for a purely advisory board. Mayor Harrison said he thought a pro- fessional planner should be a member of this board. Ward Phillips, in the audience, suggested that the recommendation be the member from the Planning Commission be ex officio. There was discussion, and Councilwoman Shippen made a motion to amend the proposed ordinance by adopting the ordinance as drafted by the ad hoc committee, with the board to be composed of one architect and/or building designer, one landscaper, or landscape architect, one builder or developer, one educated or having practical experience in planning, and one lay person, with this lay person being the only member who must reside in Edmonds. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson, and carried. Councilman Nordquist abstained from voting because he was not present for the original discussion at a former meeting. A copy of the proposed ordinance as amended by council action was submitted, and City Attorney John Wallace will prepare the proposed ordinance from these suggestions. PRESENTATION OF LETTER OF INTENT FOR ANNEXATION - EVERETT TRUST & SAVINGS & VICINITY A letter of intent, signed by at -:least 10% of the assessed valuation of the area seeking annexation, was presented to council. The area includes the Everett Trust & Savings Bank property on 100th W., as well as the homes south of this property. The petition was found to contain approximately 82% of the assessed valuation. Attorney Wallace advised council that they must now set a date for meeting with the property owners involved, within 60 days, to determine whether the city will accept the proposed annexation; whether it will require the simultaneous adoption of a proposed zoning regulation; and whether it shall require the assumption of existing city indebtedness by the area seeking to be annexed. Councilman Nordquist made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tuson to set the date for meeting with the residents of the area seeking annexation for October 9, and that the residents involved be so notified. Motion carried. APPLICATION FOR TOW TRUCK LICENSE - SHANNON TOWING • Police Chief Marlo Foster presented the application for tow truck license from Shannon Towing. Chief Foster explained that an application from Shannon Towing had originally been heard by council on March 21, 1972 and denied. The reason for denial had been that the company was in violation of a conditional use permit which allowed the keeping of one truck on the premises, and in fact, three trucks were kept there. However,'the residence at 7608 - 202nd S.W. now was being used for one truck as allowed, and the others were being kept on another property at another location. Chief Foster therefore recommended reconsideration of the license. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Anderson that council approve the application for a tow truck license from Shannon Towing, and the motion carried. APPLICATION FOR PEDDLER'S LICENSE - PETER ROKUSEK - HOME PORTRAITS The City Clerk had received an application for a peddler's license from Peter Rokusek for home portraits. Having been investigated by the Police Department and no record found either locally or in the former states of residence, a motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to approve the application for peddler's license for Peter Rokusek, and authorize the City Clerk to issue the license. Motion carried. REPORT ON BILL FOR NEW STARTER AT YOST PARK POOL A written report on this item had been submitted by Director Rod Garretson, and each council member was furnished with a copy. Councilman Tuson inquired if the contractor could be sent this bill since the 0 3'D • year had not run out and the contractor was responsible for any malfunctions during that time. CAO Whaley answered that he doubted if under the circumstances, the city could hold the original contractor responsible. REPORT ON COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES ON VARIOUS COMMITTEES Councilwoman Shippen reported that she had attended a seminar last Saturday, and it was primarily of interest to attorneys. She said it concerned cases regarding the Civil Rights Act, and there were a number of attorneys present. She noted that the situations and discussions were technical, but very interesting. Councilman Nordquist stated that at the Snohomish County Health District meeting last week, it was brought out that this was the third year in a row that the Health District would be charging the city 75¢ per capita for the service rendered. Councilman Nelson inquired as to the reason for an extended agenda item on a proposed ordinance regulating massage parlors, and if there had been any special request for this. Police Chief Foster answered that the department had been working up to this for three years; that it was a request from the prosecuting attorney; that Edmonds was the only city in the area without an ordinance regulating this; and that it was being done as a defensive measure. There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Irene Varney Mo n, City Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor October 2, 1973 ROLL CALL Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council members present except Gellert. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of September 25 had been pottdo,mailed and distributed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Anderson referred to paragraph 4 of the CDC Minutes and asked if anyone knew what the Federal Regulations regarding advertising signs on highways are. City Planner, Joe Wallis said that essentially the legislation says that it is allowed in commercial areas, but that no signing is allowed in non-commercial areas. Councilman Tuson asked Rod Garretson, Parks and Recreation Director, to check to see if the one year limitation has run out on the pool, and that he had heard that there is a leak in the roof. This will be looked into. Mayor Harrison noted that the Sweet Adelines (a singing group) have called and would like to sing a song to the council, and say a few words about their group. He has invited them to.the next work meeting. Mayor Harrison stated that according to the city ordinance, the council has to concur in the "floater" holiday. The staff has requested December 24th and he asked for council concurrence for this date. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson that the council approve December 24th as the "floater" holiday for the City of Edmonds employees. Councilman Nordquist seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Harrison said that perhaps the work meetings should be more for the council and staff to hear and discuss "pet peeves" rather than taking up the following agenda. He said he would like to proceed with this format at the work meeting scheduled for next week. He said that this meeting will take place in his chambers. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. W. Ward Phillips asked if there could be a second reading of the Amenities Design Board Ordinance. He stated that the council had the final draft as per the last council meeting. Councilwoman Shippen made a motion seconded by Council- man Anderson that Ordinance #1680 be adopted. Councilman Nelson thought they should have time to read the proposed ordinance and perhaps make amendments to it. Following council discussion on this, Mrs. Shippen withdrew her motion. It was decided to place this on the agenda for October 16th. Councilman Anderson suggested that during the interim names and suggestions for members to serve on this board could be assembled. PROPOSED ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR 1974 Mayor Harrison reported that by law the City has to pass an ordinance levying the property tax by October 3rd and present this to the County by that date. 1 1 • 1 1 1 is