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19740917 City Council Minutes18 Mayor Harrison stated that he had an application for The Curiositea Shopped They are applying for a license to serve wine by the glass or open bottle on the MOTION: premiseso The Police Chief recommended approval, COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED9 SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO.APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR CURIOSITEA SHOPPE. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison stated that we have a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment; and that they have been having trouble getting a quorum. He suggested Al Knoke, and stated that Mr.-Knoke is willing to serve in this capacity and that he has some planning experience. The Mayor stated that Mr. Knoke-has an application. before the Board of Adjustment and would not be able to take a seat until this has been resolved. Councilwoman Shippen said that it was her understanding that the council had begun a policy whereby the council interviews prospective appointees. It was the consensus that Mr. Knoke should be invited to the next council, meeting and be interviewed prior to the start of the meeting. It was noted for the record that this procedure is to be followed in the future. CORRESPONDENCE The Deputy City Clerk read a letter from the Snohomish County Metropolitan Municipal Corporation regarding a meeting.on Section 208, Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The meeting will be held at 3:00 P.M.,, Monday, September 16th in the Snohomish County Commissioners Board Room; 6th Floor, County Administration Building, Everett, Washington. They urged that all municipalities attend so that they can make a unified countywide decision. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES . Claims for Damages were received and acknowledged from John Nordquist and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wirtz. These were refer'bed to the City Clerk for processing. DISCUSSION ON BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE REPORT Mayor Harrison stated that he would like this discussion to.be very informal, and to involve the audience since he noted that virtually all of the Blue Ribbon Committee members -were -present. He stated that the action tonight would be to decide if this matter should go on the ballot or not. The Mayors time priorities were discussed; however during further discussion, the Mayor.pointed out that he and Councilman Nelson had the.original idea to appoint the Blue Ribbon Committee to investigate a possible change in form of government for Edmonds. City Attorney, James Murphy, stated :that.you would have to have a."yes".or,"no" vote on the -council-manager form of government and a separate advisory ballot regarding the question of.a.full-time Mayor. This was in response to the Mayor's statement that he would like the issue of a full- time Mayor to be put before the people.- There was general discussion on election MOTION: costs and a date for the election. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED TO DIRECT THE ATTORNEY TO DRAWAN APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION LEADING TO A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE MATTER OF ADOPTION. OR REJECTION OF THE COUNCIL=MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT FOR EDMONDS: AND THAT THE DATE COINCIDE WITH A SCHOOL ELECTION. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN SECONDED THE MOTION, FOLLOWING SOME DISCUSSION. A ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN COUNCIL MEMBERS GELLERT9 SHIPPEN AND ANDERSON VOTING "YES"; AND COUNCILMEN WELLING9 NELSON AND NORDQUIST VOTING "NO". MAYOR HARRISON BROKE THE TIE BY VOTING 11NO119 ON THE BASIS THAT 'HE THOUGHT THE BALLOT SHOULD CONTAIN BOTH THE ISSUE 07 COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT FOR EDHONDS9 OR A FULL-TIME MAYOR. Councilman Nelson stated that he will make a motion for re -consideration at the next council meeting, as hopefully Councilman Winters will be present at that time. MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVEO9'SECONDEDIBY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO HAVE TWO BALLOTS9 ONE OF WHICH IS BINDING AS TO WHETHER THE PEOPLE DESIRE A COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS; AND THE SECOND BEING AN ADVISORY BALLOT ALLOWING THE CITIZENS TO VOTE WHETHER THEY WANT A FULL-TIME MAYOR FOR THE CITY, THIS ELECTION TO COINCIDE WITHA SCHOOL ELECTION. FOLLOWING SOME DISCUSSIONS THE CHAIR RULED THIS MOTION'OUT OF ORDER. There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. IREWE VARNEY MO 9 City Clerk September 17, 1974 ROLL CALL. 2&iW:dW_?L.. HARVE H..HARRISON9 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of September loth had.been posted, mailed and. . distributed. Councilman Gellert noted that on page 1, paragraph 39 5th line down, the word "to" was left out preceding $2,500. The minutes were then approved as corrected. LJ 1 • d 0 1 1 E • COUNCIL PARTICIPATION 61 179 Mayor Harrison introduced Al Knoke as a possible appointee to.the Board. of MOTION: Adjustment. Following a discussion with the council, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NELSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO CONFIRM AL KNOKEIS APPOINTMENT TO THE,BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. MOTION CARRIED. .Councilwoman Shippen asked about the -status of a space needs report regarding the Junior High School property. She asked when the council would get a report as to the suitability of the property as a possible city facility. M; A. A. Ron Whaley, stated that the School District is assessing the situation now; and.Mr. Whaley stated that he had the plans. He stated that Chief Cooper has a report from the State Fire Marshal and that he expects to have figures next week from Stu Smith regarding operating costs. Mr. Whaley said that he and Joe Wallis, City Planner will look at the site next week, and that he expected MOTION: to have a report ready for council in a month to six weeks. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO DISCUSS THE SUITABILITY OF THE JUNIOR HIGH-SCHOOL SITE FOR -AN EDMONDS FACILITY AT THE NOVEMBER 12TH WORK MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison announced that there will be a regional meeting of the Association of Washington Cities at the Holiday_Inn Convention -Center at 6:00 P.M. on September 26th.- Councilman Nordquist stated that he had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Woodruff at a P. T. A. meeting the other evening. Dr. Woodruff had stated that he would like tc� meeting with the Edmonds City Council on an informal basis to discuss -goals and objectives; and will soon be sending an invitation to that effect. . Councilman Nordquist.stated that several council members have expressed the desire to get together in an executive session to discuss some facets of the MOTION: budget. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT THE OCTOBER 8TH WORK MEETING BE SET ASIDE FOR A BUDGET DISCUSSION: AND THAT THE AGENDA BE CLOSED.- MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: COUNCILMAN NELSON MOVED TO RE -CONSIDER THE MOTION MADE LAST WEEK TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO DRAW AN APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION LEADING TO A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE MATTER OF ADOPTION•OR REJECTION OF THE COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT FOR EDMONDS: AND THAT THE DATE COINCIDE WITH A SCHOOL ELECTION. MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT AMENDED THE MOTION TO INCLUDE AN ADVISORY BALLOT ON__THE- - QUESTION OF WHETHER EDMONDS SHOULD HAVE A FULL TIME MAYOR OR A PART,TIME MAYOR. COUNCILMAN NELSON SECONDED. There was considerable discussion regarding the role of a full=time Mayor -and what .would be expected of -him. The proposed ballot was then discussed, with comments being made by Capt. Shields and Orland Christensen. City Attorney, James Murphy, explained that only one issue can appear on each ballot. He said that if the people vote "yes" for the council -manager -form of government it is self-executing. If they vote "no" then the council can look at the MOTION: advisory ballot -for direction. THE AMENDMENT WAS -THEN VOTED UPON; IT PASSED FOLLOWING A ROLL CALL VOTE: -WHICH RESULTED IN COUNCIL MEMBERS GELLERT, NELSON, SHIPPEN AND ANDERSON VOTING "YES" AND COUNCIL MEMBERS WELLING, NORDQUIST AND WINTERS VOTING "NO". Mayor Harrison stated that he had a memorandum from the Park and Recreation Department regarding the sale of a trampoline; and that this was brought to • council attention for minute entry. King°s Garden and the Park and Recreation Department jointly'purchased this piece of equipment, but it has been determined that it is too dangerous. The original,agreement provided that either party could sell his interest to the other party at any time by mutual agreement. The city has sold its interest in the trampoline to King°s Garden and a•check has been received for $541.259 which is the amount that was paid for a one-half share. The Mayor stated that this is a favorable settlement and asked council MOTION: authorization to accept the check. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO ACCEPT THE CHECK -IN THE AMOUNT OF $541,25 FOR THE SALE OF OUR HALF INTEREST IN A JOINTLY OWNED TRAMPOLINE. MOTION CARRIED. HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4449 - RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING MINIMUM,SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. ZO-12-74. Assistant City Planner, Kay Shoudy, reported that this is an amendment initiated by the Planning Staff regarding setback requirements in a CG Zone. She said that essentially the way it is written at the present time,..there are setback requirements set out only for properties abutting Highway 99. The amendment would require a 25, setback on any property that abuts a CG Zoned property. Councilman Winters stated.that he could see no advantage to the setbacks, as this would create parking lots in the front of buildings instead of possibly in the back of the buildings. Mayor Harrison thought the amendment would take away the flexibility for design. There was considerable discussion. The Mayor then opened the hearing, however no one in the audience wished to comment and the MOTION: hearing was closed. COUNCILMAN WINTERS THEN MOVED, SECONDED'BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO REFER THE MATTER BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER STUDY. MOTION CARRIED. 0 C MOTION: HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4439 - RECOMMENDING -APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING GENERAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS9 ZOm8-74. Kay Shouay, Assistant City Planner, stated that this was also initiated by the Staff, as the present requirements seemed to inflict a hardship on single-family and duplexes in a multiple zone as it states that the required parking spaces had to be located outside the setbacko She said that in an RM Zone you can utilize the setback for parking, and it seemed to be an unnecessary hardship on the lower density uses.* Mayor Harrison opened.the hearing; no one wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY. COUNCILMAN WINTERS TO PASS ORDINANCE #17299 AMENDING THE FIRST PARAGRAPH -OF SECTION 12.14.020 OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCES PERMITTINGOFF=STREET PARKING FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS WITHIN THE SETBACK AREAS. MOTION CARRIEDo REPORT ON MANNING OF'FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief, Jack Cooper, preseeted a written report on Fire Services in the City of Edmondso There were several maps placed on the bulletin board which were referred to by Chief Cooper (with the assistance of Battalion Chief, Jack Weinz) as he preceeded through the report. The report contained information on fire and aid responses, manning of stationsSmsults of discussions on automatic response, various ways of improving manpower for Fire Service, budget data, etc. Chief Cooper answered questions from the council -as he went through the report. Included in the report was.a copy of a letter received from Chief John DegninS Fire District No. 1 in which he suggested a reciprocal automatic response to any assignment from the closest station, whether in the City of Edmonds,or District #1, with no financial compensation. However, there was a stipulation that the City • of Edmonds curtail their annexation of District areas. Chief Cooper recommended that the M.A.A. and one or two council members meet with Fire Commissioners and both Fire Chiefs to discuss this matter. Councilman Gellert stated that he would like to have a list of the fire losses and fire calls for the years 1965 to 1974o Chief Cooper stated that he would furnish these.. During discussions at this point, Chief Cooper introduced Tom Tyszko, who was recently hired as a firefighter. MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED9 SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT COUNCIL CONSIDER CHIEF COOPER'S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE MOA.A. AND ONE OR TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL MEET WITH THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND -.CHIEF DEGNIN AND CHIEF COOPER AND PROCEED'IMMEDIATELY TO IMPLEMENT A BETTER RESPONSE TO'THE BALLINGER AREA. CARRIED. C1iff.Hagen, President of the Ballinger Community.Club9 read a resolution which requested full'manning of Station #2 at Five Corners. Chief Cooper invited anyone rho wished, to come into his office and discuss any portion of the report and see the records. Tom Carns stated that he thought.it would be a waste of time to make a reciprocal agreement with District #1, since they have only one man on duty during the period of midnight to 8:00 A.Mo9 and that this certainly would not give the Ballinger Area any better fire protectiono Councilwoman Shippen thought the public should take further responsibility.for protecting themselves by learning more about fire prevention and possibly investing in a smoke detection deviceo Mayor Harrison asked Councilman Anderson and Nordquist to participate in discussions with the M.A.Ao9 Fire Commissioners and the Fire Chiefs.. MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT IN LIGHT • OF THE.RECOMMENDATION OF CHIEF COOPER THAT THE COUNCIL REVIEW HIS REPORTS THAT ITEM 9 .('MANNING OF'THE STATIONS )9 AND HIS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MANNING OF EITHER -STATION 2 OR STATION 19 PLUS THE REPORT BACK FRN THE COMMITTEES BE HEARD ON OCTOBER 1ST AND BE MADE ON AGENDA ITEM. Councilman Gellert asked that Chief Cooper provide the fire losses for Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood.9 in addition to -the losses for Edmonds for the past nine years; also the number of calls. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison then called a recess at 10:00 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:15. DRAFT POLICY STATEMENT RE/AMBULANCE SERVICE IN CITY Councilman Welling reported on the results of a meeting between himself, Fire_ Chief'Cooper, Police Chief Marlo Foster and Councilwoman Shippen. They recommended,amending our present ordinance to allow.a single private ambulance company shall:'.be authorized to monitor aid car calls, and respond to them non - code; and that at all times they are to maintain a continuing written obligation MOTION: to respond to all aid car calls. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT THE ATTORNEY BE DIRECTED TO DRAW AN APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE'INCORPORATING THE PRINCIPLES AS LISTED IN THE DOCUMENT.PROVIDED BY COUNCILMAN.WELLING FROM THE COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE LOAD LIMITS-OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE Second reading was held on an ordinance amending Sec. 8.64.080, Schedule VIII of the., -Edmonds City Code restricting the use by commercial vehicles -of Oiympic'View Drive from Puget Drive to 76th Avenue West within Edmonds. Cl 181 LJ MOTION: MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO PASS ORDINANCE #1730. MOTION CARRIED. - REPORT ON BIDS OPENED SEPTEMBER 10 - CONCRETE PIPE AND APPURTENANCES Herb Gilbo, Director of Public Works, reported that the City Clerk opened bids on September loth; and that only one bid was received. The bid was submitted by Associated Sand &,Gravel Company, Inc.; and Mr. Gilbo stated that it was a favorable bid and requested council authorization to accept bid. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST-MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF ASSOCIATED SAND'AND GRAVEL FOR THE ABOVE -MENTIONED ITEM, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST TO CALL"FOR BIDS FOR SALE OF CITY -OWNED VEHICLES Herb Gilbo requested council approval to call.for bids for the sale of two Dodge Polaras and one Ford Station Wagon, COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO CALL FOR BIDS ON.CITY-OWNED VEHICLES ON THE 3RD OF OCTOBER. MOTION CARRIED, SNOHOMISH COUNTY DISTRICT COURT - INDIGENT DEFENDANTS M.A.A. Ron Whaley reported that he had a recommendation that the city employ the firm of Jones and Young as defense attorneys for indigent.defendants at. the firm's quoted cost of $42.00 per case through the calendar year 1975. He stated that this has become necessary because of a Supreme Court decision handed down approximately two years ago which entitled every person legal MOTION. counsel in any case which might `result in a jail sentence, COUNCILMANGELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE • STAFF IN EMPLOYING THE FIRM OF JONES & YOUNG AS DEFENSE ATTORNEYS FOR INDIGENT DEFENDANTS, MOTION CARRIED, Mr. Whaley recommended that the council study the second portion of the written report as far as the budget is concerned. He suggested that council members could call Chief Foster,. John Wallace or himself for further information. MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WINTERS TO SET THIS MATTER FOR DISCUSSION ON OCTOBER 29TH. MOTION CARRIED, KING-SNOHOMISH'COUNTY MANPOWER CONSORTIUM - AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDED AGREEMENT Ron Whaley reported that in May of 1973 the City entered into an Interlocal Agreement with King and Snohomish Counties for the purpose of being a member of the above organization. On December 28, 1973 the President signed into law the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA). Subsequent implementation regulations issued by the Department of Labor, necessitates an amendment to the MOTION: initial agreement. He asked authorization for the Mayor to sign this. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDED AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED; FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT DISCUSSION Ron Whaley reported briefly on the City Financial Status, A written report had been submitted to the council members; which revealed the the city financial status of the city is looking better than it did two months ago. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES • Council acknowledged -receipt of a Claim for Damages from C. W. and Martha Anderson. This was referred to the City Clerk's Office for processing. Ron Whaley stated that the cost estimates for Seaview and Sierra Parks had been revised due to a rise in costs. He recommended re -submittal to the IAC. Council concurred in this recommendation. There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. U 1 IRENE VARNEY MORAN, gity Clerk H. HARVE HARRISON, Mayor September 24, 1974 ROLL CALL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of;September 17th had been posted, mailed and distributed.. Councilman Anderson mentioned that the minutes did not state thet Councilman Nelson's motion to re-oonsider. . . on the first page, was • voted upon and carried. The minutes were then approved as corrected.